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Decorative mushrooms — choking risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingJul 30, 2010

Hazard

The product poses a risk of choking because it can be mistaken for a real mushroom. These mushrooms fit completely into the small parts cylinder. They may therefore present risks for the safety of consumers, in particular children (choking, obstruction of the digestive tract).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

  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market — Other

Product description

These imitation mushrooms are composed of a brown top and a white stem with a metal wire.

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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