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DECO HEITMANN Deco-Schmuck bunch of grapes — choking risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingNov 20, 2015
Photo from the official notice: DECO HEITMANN Deco-Schmuck bunch of grapes — choking risk
Photo from the official notice: DECO HEITMANN Deco-Schmuck bunch of grapes — choking risk

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

Hazard

Due to its characteristic form, colour and size the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. The grapes can be easily detached: children may put them in the mouth and choke on them.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

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (10/09/2015)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (10/09/2015)
  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Other (26/08/2015)
  • Warning consumers of the risks — Other (26/08/2015)

Product description

Decorative plastic bunch of grapes with green grapes and two green leaves. A label is attached to the product.

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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