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Choking Other - Food-imitating products Serious risk

was recalled on 15 September 2006 under EU Safety Gate alert 0580/06. Choking risk reported by Slovakia. The shape, colour and appearance of the rubber erasers may cause young children to mistake them for food, therefore these products pose a risk to their life and health.

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Alert Number0580/06
CategoryOther - Food-imitating products
Risk TypeChoking
Notifying CountrySlovakia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Barcode590 7580301037
Published15 September 2006

Risk Description

The shape, colour and appearance of the rubber erasers may cause young children to mistake them for food, therefore these products pose a risk to their life and health. The aforementioned products may resemble chocolate, biscuit, candies, chewing gum.These products do not comply with the Council Directive 87/357/EEC.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary stop of sales and recall from consumers by the supplier.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Rubber erasers (brand unknown) resembling 1. a chocolate in the shape of a star 2. a small tea biscuit 3. a sea horse (resembles jelly candy or chewing gum). 4. a parrot resembles jelly candy or chewing gum 5. an ostrich resembles jelly candy or chewing gum

🛑 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a choking hazard related to .

About this risk

This product contains small parts that can detach and pose a choking hazard, or its size and shape make it dangerous for young children if swallowed or placed in the mouth.

Recommended action

Remove the product from children immediately. Check if any small parts are missing. If a child has swallowed a part, seek medical attention immediately. Return the product to the retailer.

Who is at risk?

Children under 3 years old are at highest risk. Supervise older children as well.

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