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Decorative towel MAKRO/ PROhome “Rucník v poháru (' Towel in a cup')” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0431/17
Summary
null Due to its characteristic form, colour and size, the decorative cherry on the towel may be mistaken for foodstuff. It can be easily detached from the stem: children may put it in the mouth and choke. 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 towel — MAKRO/ PROhome
- Brand
- MAKRO/ PROhome
- Name / model
- Rucník v poháru (' Towel in a cup') · ITEM NO./KAT.: GF23186/69669
- Batch number(s)
- 8581390696698
- Category
- Decorative articles
- A yellow decorative towel in a paper coffee cup decorated with a small cherry. Packaged in a transparent packaging with inscriptions BEST WISHES and closed with a golden ribbon.
What is the risk?
- null Due to its characteristic form, colour and size, the decorative cherry on the towel may be mistaken for foodstuff. It can be easily detached from the stem: children may put it in the mouth and choke. 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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