EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Other - -
Towel and decorative cherry Item International “Unknown” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0107/14
Summary
null The product is attractive to children as it resembles foodstuff. It poses a risk of choking because it contains small parts (the decorative cherry) which can be ingested by children, get stuck and obstruct the airways. 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.
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Product
Towel and decorative cherry — Item International
- Brand
- Item International
- Name / model
- Unknown · Ref.: DC-75487
- Batch number(s)
- 8424222754879
- Category
- Other - -
- Rolled-up towel presented in a mould similar to those used in baking, decorated with an imitation cherry. It includes a small card bearing the wording "HAPPY DAY". The product is supplied in a plastic container.
What is the risk?
- null The product is attractive to children as it resembles foodstuff. It poses a risk of choking because it contains small parts (the decorative cherry) which can be ingested by children, get stuck and obstruct the airways. 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: 13/05/2013
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