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MAKRO/ PROhome Rucník v poháru (' Towel in a cup') decorative towel — choking risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingApr 7, 2017
Photo from the official notice: MAKRO/ PROhome Rucník v poháru (' Towel in a cup') decorative towel — choking risk
Photo from the official notice: MAKRO/ PROhome Rucník v poháru (' Towel in a cup') decorative towel — choking risk
Photo from the official notice: MAKRO/ PROhome Rucník v poháru (' Towel in a cup') decorative towel — choking risk
Photo from the official notice: MAKRO/ PROhome Rucník v poháru (' Towel in a cup') decorative towel — choking risk

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

Hazard

Due to its characteristic form, colour and size, the decorative cherry on the towel may be mistaken for foodstuff. It can be easily detached from the stem: children may put it in the mouth and choke. 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 — Importer
  • Recall of the product from end users — Importer

Product description

A yellow decorative towel in a paper coffee cup decorated with a small cherry. Packaged in a transparent packaging with inscriptions BEST WISHES and closed with a golden ribbon.

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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