| Alert Number | 0632/05 |
| Category | Other - Food-imitating products |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | Slovakia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 9 December 2005 |
Risk Description
Risk of choking. For the reason of shape, colour and image, these rubber erasers can be confused with food. The rubber erasers may resemble cakes, biscuits, candy, chewing gum etc.Therefore these products pose a threat to the life and health of children.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): The distributor voluntarily withdrew the product from the market and informed consumers about the recall. Placing on the market was prohibited by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Rubber eraser.Description: 1. The shape of the rubber eraser resembles a whipped cream cake. 2. The rubber eraser resembles a small tea biscuit in shape. 3. The rubber eraser is composed of five parts joined together as a jigsaw puzzle in the shape of a seahorse.