EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Decorative articles
Decorative aromatised wax articles “Unknown” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1072/15
Summary
null Due to its characteristic form, colour and size the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. Small parts 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
Decorative aromatised wax articles
- Name / model
- Unknown · Art-Nr: 24360, 19233, 12519, 12323
- Batch number(s)
- 4 007698 1251964 007698 1923344 007698 243 609
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Decorative wax articles in the form of small sweets aromatised with various aromas /orange, lemon, green apple supplied in plastic foil.
What is the risk?
- null Due to its characteristic form, colour and size the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. Small parts 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: 12/08/2015
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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