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Hanging ornament Tedi — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00263/25
Summary
Due to their characteristic form, colour and size, the products may be mistaken for foodstuff. Moreover, the ornamental red chillies can easily break, generating small parts. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Hanging ornament — Tedi
- Brand
- Tedi
- Barcode
- 9046201171000000300
- Category
- Decorative articles
- String of ornamental red chillies.
What is the risk?
- Due to their characteristic form, colour and size, the products may be mistaken for foodstuff. Moreover, the ornamental red chillies can easily break, generating small parts. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 17/12/2024
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 17/12/2024
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