EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Other - -
Towels Hu Guang — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0721/11
Summary
null The products pose a risk of choking as, due to their characteristic form, appearance, colour and size, the decorative parts included in the towel packages (cherry and strawberry), which fit into the small parts cylinder, can be swallowed by children. In addition, the lollipops have several points which if broken off may be dangerous if put in the eye or throat by children.The products do not comply with the…
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Product
- Towels in packaging which imitates foodstuffs (cakes and lollipops) with decorations imitating strawberry and cherry. Description of packaging: - Plastic bag and transparent box.
What is the risk?
- null The products pose a risk of choking as, due to their characteristic form, appearance, colour and size, the decorative parts included in the towel packages (cherry and strawberry), which fit into the small parts cylinder, can be swallowed by children. In addition, the lollipops have several points which if broken off may be dangerous if put in the eye or throat by children.The products do 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.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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