Suffocation Other - Food-imitating products Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0466/05 |
| Category | Other - Food-imitating products |
| Risk Type | Suffocation |
| Notifying Country | Slovakia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 26 August 2005 |
Risk Description
Risk of suffocation. The product can be mistaken for sweets. Due to the shape, colour and appearance of the erasers, there is a risk that small children can mistake them for foodstuffs. After being placed in the mouth, the product can be swallowed or breathed in and thus put health at risk.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sale banned by the authority that ordered the retailers to inform consumers about the possibility of returning the goods.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Plastic eraser of various fruit shapes in pastel colours