Natalex amber necklace for babies — choking & strangulation risk
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Hazard
The product poses a risk of choking because it can easily break, releasing beads which could be put in the mouth by small children, get stuck and block the airways flow.The length of the amber necklace is too long and may get caught on objects leading to a strangulation risk for young children.
Measures taken
- Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (22/08/2013)
Product description
Necklace made of small amber beads of different colours. The beads are fixed on a textile cord which can be closed by a threaded mechanism (screw clasp). The necklace is intended for children under 36 months and is supposed to have soothing qualities, especially during teething.The necklace is p
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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