EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Other - -
Towel "Sweet Cake" Ancient Wisdom — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0803/11
Summary
null The product poses a risk of choking because the form and appearance of the plastic strawberries are such that it is likely that children will confuse them with a foodstuff and consequently either place them in their mouths, suck or ingest them.The product does not comply with 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 "Sweet Cake" — Ancient Wisdom
- Brand
- Ancient Wisdom
- Category
- Other - -
- Towel folded in the shape of a cake. Decorated with ornamental plastic strawberries.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of choking because the form and appearance of the plastic strawberries are such that it is likely that children will confuse them with a foodstuff and consequently either place them in their mouths, suck or ingest them.The product does not comply with 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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