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Magnet for fridge — risk: choking, suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00081/24
Summary
Due to its characteristic form, colour, appearance and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. Small parts (the decorative parts on top) can be easily detached from the candle. This may lead children to put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Food Imitating Products Directive.
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Product
Magnet for fridge
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Cake-shaped magnets: white and blue cream top with chocolate and fruit decoration;pink colour, with jelly on top and decoration;yellow colour, decoration and chocolate bars.
What is the risk?
- Due to its characteristic form, colour, appearance and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. Small parts (the decorative parts on top) can be easily detached from the candle. This may lead children to put them in the mouth and choke. 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: 22/05/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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