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Fridge magnet JUMBO SQUISNY “Cake fridge magnet” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1993/18
Summary
Due to their characteristic form, colour and size, the products may be mistaken for foodstuff.his may lead children to put them in the mouth and choke on it or small parts of it. The small magnet can easily be detached. The product does not comply with the requirements of the food imitating products Directive.
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Product
Fridge magnet — JUMBO SQUISNY
- Brand
- JUMBO SQUISNY
- Name / model
- Cake fridge magnet · G 4232
- Batch number(s)
- 5291410125376
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Soft squishy articles, used as fridge magnets, imitating food products in a variety of shapes with a small magnet attached to it. Packaging: transparent plastic box.
What is the risk?
- Due to their characteristic form, colour and size, the products may be mistaken for foodstuff.his may lead children to put them in the mouth and choke on it or small parts of it. The small magnet can easily be detached. The product does not comply with the requirements of the food imitating products Directive.
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: 04/12/2018
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