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Decorative cherries "Czeresnia" (cherries) Flo-store — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 1295/11
Summary
null The product poses a risk of choking because it resembles cherries which fit into the small parts cylinder. Consumers, especially small children, may confuse it with food and place the imitation cherries in their mouth.The product does not comply with 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
- Set of cherries consisting of 24 fruits packed in a cardboard box covered with transparent foil. Cherries are in red-orange-yellow colours and are approximately 1.5 cm in diameter.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of choking because it resembles cherries which fit into the small parts cylinder. Consumers, especially small children, may confuse it with food and place the imitation cherries in their mouth.The product does not comply with the Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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