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Flexible erasers WESTCOTT “ACME TWIST IT radír (twist it erasers)” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0624/15
Summary
null The product poses a risk of choking because due to its characteristic form, colour and size it may be mistaken for foodstuff. Small parts can be easily detached from the product which may lead children to put them in the mouth, swallow or ingest them. 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…
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Product
Flexible erasers — WESTCOTT
- Brand
- WESTCOTT
- Name / model
- ACME TWIST IT radír (twist it erasers) · E-15495 00
- Batch number(s)
- 4027521510906
- Category
- Stationery
- Colourful spiral erasers looking like lollipop with a label bearing brand, supplier details, country of origin and CE marking. The eraser can be cut, twisted and knotted. Intended for children age 4+ years.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of choking because due to its characteristic form, colour and size it may be mistaken for foodstuff. Small parts can be easily detached from the product which may lead children to put them in the mouth, swallow or ingest them. 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 24/02/2015
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