Christmas items

Choking Other - - Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Christmas items
Alert NumberA12/0471/14
BrandRuian Jianbo
CategoryOther - -
Risk TypeChoking
Notifying CountryBulgaria
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberJB-140203; QM12-500-R
Published28 March 2014

Risk Description

null The products pose a risk of choking as, due to their characteristic form, colour and size, they may be mistaken for foodstuff. Small parts can be easily detached from the products and this may lead children to put them in the mouth, swallow, suck or ingest them, which could entail the risk of choking.The products do not comply with the Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 10/02/2014

Product Description

Decorative Christmas cake made from Styrofoam, with "snowflakes" on both sides, covered with coloured balls.Decorative flowers, attached to wire stems, imitating fruit, in red colour.

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