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Christmas decoration Matalan “Gingerbread Man Christmas Tree Decoration” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00014/25
Summary
The buttons of the decoration can easily detach. 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.
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Product
Christmas decoration — Matalan
- Brand
- Matalan
- Name / model
- Gingerbread Man Christmas Tree Decoration · M172948, M207394
- Barcode
- 61729480000096207394000003
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Christmas tree decoration, in the form of a gingerbread man. 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 buttons of the decoration can easily detach. 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.
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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