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Bunch of grapes DECO HEITMANN “Deco-Schmuck” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1446/15
Summary
null Due to its characteristic form, colour and size the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. The grapes can be easily detached: children may put them in the mouth and choke on them.The product does not comply with the requirements of 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
Bunch of grapes — DECO HEITMANN
- Brand
- DECO HEITMANN
- Name / model
- Deco-Schmuck · No.: 3805
- Batch number(s)
- 4052400822597
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Decorative plastic bunch of grapes with green grapes and two green leaves. A label is attached to the product.
What is the risk?
- null Due to its characteristic form, colour and size the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. The grapes can be easily detached: children may put them in the mouth and choke on them.The product does not comply with the requirements of 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 10/09/2015
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 10/09/2015
- 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: 26/08/2015
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 26/08/2015
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