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Decorative bunch of grapes Heitmann Deco “Deco-Schmuck ('Deco-ornaments')” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1714/15
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
Decorative bunch of grapes — Heitmann Deco
- Brand
- Heitmann Deco
- Name / model
- Deco-Schmuck ('Deco-ornaments') · D-34401
- Batch number(s)
- 4052400822603
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Artificial bunch of grapes in black with two green vine leaves.
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: 08/12/2015
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