EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Key-ring — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1915/18
Summary
Due to its characteristic form, colour, appearance, volume and size, it is likely that consumers will confuse the product with foodstuff and, in consequence, place it in the mouth.Parts of the keyring can easily detach. A small child might choke on the loose parts.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Food Imitating Products Directive.
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Product
Key-ring
- Name / model
- code 5224
- Batch number(s)
- 20052249
- Category
- Toys
- Key-rings with an attached piece of foam in the shape of a biscuit or a piece of fruit.
What is the risk?
- Due to its characteristic form, colour, appearance, volume and size, it is likely that consumers will confuse the product with foodstuff and, in consequence, place it in the mouth.Parts of the keyring can easily detach. A small child might choke on the loose parts.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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 07/12/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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