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WESTCOTT ACME TWIST IT radír (twist it erasers) flexible erasers — choking risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingMay 15, 2015
Photo from the official notice: WESTCOTT ACME TWIST IT radír (twist it erasers) flexible erasers — choking risk
Photo from the official notice: WESTCOTT ACME TWIST IT radír (twist it erasers) flexible erasers — choking risk
Photo from the official notice: WESTCOTT ACME TWIST IT radír (twist it erasers) flexible erasers — choking risk
Photo from the official notice: WESTCOTT ACME TWIST IT radír (twist it erasers) flexible erasers — choking risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The product poses a risk of choking because due to its characteristic form, colour and size it may be mistaken for foodstuff. Small parts can be easily detached from the product which may lead children to put them in the mouth, swallow or ingest them. The product does not comply with the requirements of Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other
  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (24/02/2015)

Product description

Colourful spiral erasers looking like lollipop with a label bearing brand, supplier details, country of origin and CE marking. The eraser can be cut, twisted and knotted. Intended for children age 4+ years.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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