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Imitation fruit Item International “Pepper decoration, Pear decoration, Apple decoration” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1864/13
Summary
null The shape, colour, appearance and size of the product is such that vulnerable consumers, such as children, may confuse them with real fruit.The stalks of the peppers, pears and apples can break easily, they could be confused with food and swallowed by children.The product does not comply with the 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
Imitation fruit — Item International
- Brand
- Item International
- Name / model
- Pepper decoration, Pear decoration, Apple decoration · Pimiento DH 82191, Pera DH-62842, Manzana DH-82186
- Batch number(s)
- 8424222821915, 8424222628422, 8424222821861
- Category
- Other - -
- Decorative articles shaped like peppers, pears and apples. Net bag containing six peppers, clear plastic bag containing six pears, and sealed net bag, with swing ticket, containing six apples.
What is the risk?
- null The shape, colour, appearance and size of the product is such that vulnerable consumers, such as children, may confuse them with real fruit.The stalks of the peppers, pears and apples can break easily, they could be confused with food and swallowed by children.The product does 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.
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: 05/08/2013
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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