Children’s cutlery sets - Miniamo Children’s Melamine Cutlery Sets
Children’s cutlery sets - Miniamo Children’s Melamine Cutlery Sets was recalled on 11 September 2009 under EU Safety Gate alert 1223/09. Choking risk reported by United Kingdom. The products pose a risk of choking because the knives and forks may easily fracture and the forks' prongs may become detached.
| Alert Number | 1223/09 |
| Brand | Miniamo |
| Category | Childcare articles and children's equipment |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | The product codes, product descriptions and retail barcodes are as follows:CIR2896 – Cupcakes 3 Piece Cutlery Set, Barcode 9339596 007904.CIR2908 – Pastels Set of 4 Forks, Barcode 9339596 010256.CIR2907 – Pastels Set of 4 Knives, Barcode 9339596 018818.CIR2909 – Pastels Set of 4 Spoons, Barcode 9339596 010263.CIR3151 – Stars 3 Piece Cutlery Set, Barcode 9339596 008390.CIR2881 – Brights Set of 4 Forks, Barcode 9339596 008154.CIR2880 – Brights Set of 4 Knives, Barcode 9339596 018641.CIR2882 – Brights Set of 4 Spoons, Barcode 9339596 008147. |
| Published | 11 September 2009 |
Risk Description
The products pose a risk of choking because the knives and forks may easily fracture and the forks' prongs may become detached.The products do not comply with the standard BS EN 14372.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary recall from consumers by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
All eight products are packaged in semi-translucent plastic packaging each with prominent Miniamo branding on the front. The range comprises of two (Pastels and Brights) four-piece coloured knife, fork and spoon sets and two patterned (Cupcakes and Stars) three-piece cutlery sets each containing a knife, fork and spoon.
🛑 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a choking hazard related to Children’s cutlery sets - Miniamo Children’s Melamine Cutlery Sets.
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.