EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Other - -
Erasers "Apple/Capuchin Mateo" Mikro — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0132/11
Summary
null The products pose a risk of choking because the imitation candies could be placed in the mouth and swallowed by children, especially small children who may confuse them with real candies.The products do 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
- Children’s erasers in various colours (orange, pink, green, brown), imitating candies wrapped in paper.
What is the risk?
- null The products pose a risk of choking because the imitation candies could be placed in the mouth and swallowed by children, especially small children who may confuse them with real candies.The products do 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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