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GLASS MARBLES decorative glass stones — choking risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingDec 25, 2015
Photo from the official notice: GLASS MARBLES decorative glass stones — choking risk
Photo from the official notice: GLASS MARBLES decorative glass stones — 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 (sweets). This may lead the children to put the stones in the mouth, causing choking. 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 (07/12/2015)

Product description

Decorative glass stones, in various colours, in plastic packaging closed with a cardboard label. Diameter of the stones approximately 1 cm.

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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