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Item International Pepper decoration, Pear decoration, Apple decoration imitation fruit — choking risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingDec 20, 2013
Photo from the official notice: Item International Pepper decoration, Pear decoration, Apple decoration imitation fruit — choking risk
Photo from the official notice: Item International Pepper decoration, Pear decoration, Apple decoration imitation fruit — choking risk

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

Hazard

The shape, colour, appearance and size of the product is such that vulnerable consumers, such as children, may confuse them with real fruit.The stalks of the peppers, pears and apples can break easily, they could be confused with food and swallowed by children.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 (05/08/2013)

Product description

Decorative articles shaped like peppers, pears and apples. Net bag containing six peppers, clear plastic bag containing six pears, and sealed net bag, with swing ticket, containing six apples.

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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