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Decorative item Nana “Frosted berries” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0316/15
Summary
null Due to its characteristic form, colour and size, the products may be mistaken for foodstuffs. This may lead children to put them in the mouth and obstruct the airways, posing a risk of choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of 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
- Imitation red berries, frosted, and brown mini pine cones in a transparent sachet.
What is the risk?
- null Due to its characteristic form, colour and size, the products may be mistaken for foodstuffs. This may lead children to put them in the mouth and obstruct the airways, posing a risk of choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of 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): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 04/02/2015
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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