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Hand towel O'right “Merry Christmas” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0085/18
Summary
Due to its characteristic form, appearance, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for a foodstuff (the cherry). Children may put this part in their mouth, which could entail the risk of choking.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Food-imitating Products Directive.
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Product
Hand towel — O'right
- Brand
- O'right
- Name / model
- Merry Christmas · OREE003004A
- Batch number(s)
- 9702071324931
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Brown hand towel with a cherry on top supplied in plastic packaging decorated with Christmas images. The form, size and appearance of the packaging imitates a chocolate dessert with a cherry on top.
What is the risk?
- Due to its characteristic form, appearance, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for a foodstuff (the cherry). Children may put this part in their mouth, which could entail the risk of choking.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): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 24/08/2018
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