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Tablecloth holder Tiger — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0053/17
Summary
null Due to its characteristic form, colour and size, the tablecloth holders in the form of ice creams may be mistaken for foodstuff. If a child pulls hard, the ice creams may become detached and be put in the mouth, causing choking. 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
Tablecloth holder — Tiger
- Brand
- Tiger
- Name / model
- 1003558, lot 83884
- Batch number(s)
- 0200010035584
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Tablecloth holder in the form of an ice cream, 4 units in a plastic bag sealed by a cardboard strip at the top.
What is the risk?
- null Due to its characteristic form, colour and size, the tablecloth holders in the form of ice creams may be mistaken for foodstuff. If a child pulls hard, the ice creams may become detached and be put in the mouth, causing choking. 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: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 21/10/2016
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