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Plastic grapes Bel Flowers — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0647/16
Summary
null Due to its characteristic form, colour and size the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. The grapes can be easily detached: children may put them in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.
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Product
Plastic grapes — Bel Flowers
- Brand
- Bel Flowers
- Name / model
- Article No.: BF-F01237124
- Batch number(s)
- 8058341171240
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Bunch of green and red plastic grapes.
What is the risk?
- null Due to its characteristic form, colour and size the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. The grapes can be easily detached: children may put them in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of 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): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 03/05/2016
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