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Auto Expressions car air freshener - strawberry — choking risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingNov 7, 2008

Hazard

This product poses a risk of choking as due to its appearance and odour it may be mistaken for food. The product could present a similar choking hazard to that of a small ball if trapped behind the ridge of the hard palate. The product does not comply with the Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than what they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary stop of sales by the distributor — Other

Product description

The product has the appearance of a red strawberry with green leaves. It is approximately 6 cm long. The product is packed in a blister pack, the card for which measures approximately 19 x 7 cm. The card is coloured blue with pictures of strawberries and the Auto Expressions brand name. On the reverse side of the card is the warning “Keep out of reach of children and pets”.

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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