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AROXOL Antimoth Perfumed Tablet 100 (PASTILE PARFUM ANTIMOLII) — choking risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingOct 11, 2013
Photo from the official notice: AROXOL Antimoth Perfumed Tablet 100 (PASTILE PARFUM ANTIMOLII) — choking risk
Photo from the official notice: AROXOL Antimoth Perfumed Tablet 100 (PASTILE PARFUM ANTIMOLII) — choking risk

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

Hazard

The product poses a risk of choking as, due to its characteristic form, colour and size, it may be mistaken for foodstuff. This may lead children to put pieces in their mouth, suck or ingest them, which could entail the risk of choking. The product does not comply with 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 (20/09/2013)

Product description

Scented, round tablets of naphthalene for use against moths, packed in transparent cellophane packages.

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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