EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Other - -
Aromatizer 1) Raggedy Ann&Andy, 2) Unknown “1) Crystal Bead Air Freshener- Lucky lady Bug ; 2) Air freshener Classic Romantic” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0680/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of choking as, due to its characteristic form, colour and size, it may be mistaken for foodstuff. This may lead children to put pieces in their mouth, suck or ingest them, which could entail the risk of choking. The product does not comply with the Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.
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Product
Aromatizer — 1) Raggedy Ann&Andy, 2) Unknown
- Brand
- 1) Raggedy Ann&Andy, 2) Unknown
- Name / model
- 1) Crystal Bead Air Freshener- Lucky lady Bug ; 2) Air freshener Classic Romantic · 1) Item №80142) Unknown
- Batch number(s)
- 1) 8501710030782 ) 6932745789886
- Category
- Other - -
- 1. An aromatizer in transparent plastic packaging in the form of a ball, the content of which resembles small jelly sweets in terms of their colour, shape and size. The top of the plastic ball has a drawing of a ladybird. The product is available in various colours and it is packed in a cardboard bo
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of choking as, due to its characteristic form, colour and size, it may be mistaken for foodstuff. This may lead children to put pieces in their mouth, suck or ingest them, which could entail the risk of choking. The product does not comply with the Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 23/05/2013
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