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Decorative grapes CHAKS “Grappe raisin PVC (PVC bunch of grapes)” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0615/16
Summary
null This decorative article, due to its characteristic form, colour and size, may be mistaken for foodstuff. Small parts can be easily detached from the product and this may lead children to put them in the mouth, swallow or ingest 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 grapes — CHAKS
- Brand
- CHAKS
- Name / model
- Grappe raisin PVC (PVC bunch of grapes) · 20028 / PVC green grapes, 2029 / PVC red grapes
- Batch number(s)
- 36616520325723661652032589
- Category
- Decorative articles
- A bunch of red or green PVC grapes measuring 30cm X 15cm, with an attached label.
What is the risk?
- null This decorative article, due to its characteristic form, colour and size, may be mistaken for foodstuff. Small parts can be easily detached from the product and this may lead children to put them in the mouth, swallow or ingest 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 taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 29/04/2016
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