Car air freshener - strawberry

Choking Other - Food-imitating products Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Car air freshener - strawberry
Alert Number1287/08
BrandAuto Expressions
CategoryOther - Food-imitating products
Risk TypeChoking
Notifying CountryUnited Kingdom
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published7 November 2008

Risk Description

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

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary stop of sales by the distributor.Date of entry into force: Unknown

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”.

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