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Christmas tree decoration KURT S. ADLER “Ornament Donut” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00112/22
Summary
Due to their characteristic appearance, form, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. The product has small parts that can be easily detached. A small child/vulnerable user may put them in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Food Imitating Products Directive and with the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Christmas tree decoration — KURT S. ADLER
- Brand
- KURT S. ADLER
- Name / model
- Ornament Donut
- Batch number(s)
- 531706
- Barcode
- 0086131395413
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Christmas tree decoration that looks like a donut. The product was also sold online.
- Recall information: https://www.plantasjen.no/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-PlantagenShared/nb_NO/dwb3c1af87/Kurt_Adler_2021_NO_Salgsstopp_EAN.pdf
What is the risk?
- Due to their characteristic appearance, form, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. The product has small parts that can be easily detached. A small child/vulnerable user may put them in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Food Imitating Products Directive and with the European standard EN 71-1.
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: 03/12/2021
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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