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Christmas decoration Matalan “Dougnuts Christmas Tree Decoration 3PK” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00686/25
Summary
The sprinkles of the decoration can easily detach and due to their characteristic appearance, colour, form and shape, the sprinkles can easily be mistaken as foodstuff. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the requirements of the Food Imitating Directive.
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Product
Christmas decoration — Matalan
- Brand
- Matalan
- Name / model
- Dougnuts Christmas Tree Decoration 3PK · M207659
- Barcode
- 6207659000007
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Christmas tree decoration in the form of doughnuts, with sprinkles. Product sold online, in particular via www.matalan.co.uk.
- Recall information: https://www.matalan.co.uk/customer-services/product-recall-notice.list
What is the risk?
- The sprinkles of the decoration can easily detach and due to their characteristic appearance, colour, form and shape, the sprinkles can easily be mistaken as foodstuff. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the requirements of the Food Imitating Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 09/12/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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