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Decorative glass stones “GLASS MARBLES” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1710/15
Summary
null Due to its characteristic form, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff (sweets). This may lead the children to put the stones in the mouth, causing choking. 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 glass stones
- Name / model
- GLASS MARBLES
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Decorative glass stones, in various colours, in plastic packaging closed with a cardboard label. Diameter of the stones approximately 1 cm.
What is the risk?
- null Due to its characteristic form, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff (sweets). This may lead the children to put the stones in the mouth, causing choking. 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: 07/12/2015
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