"Cotton Cake" set with beaker, washcloth & spoon
| Alert Number | 0494/09 |
| Brand | Salsa Collection |
| Category | Other - Food-imitating products |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Article No. 103308 |
| Published | 17 April 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of choking as, due to its characteristic form, appearance, colour and size, the imitation strawberry can be mistaken for a foodstuff. This may lead children to put it in their mouths and swallow it, which could entail the risk of asphyxia or obstruction of the digestive tract. The product does 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 taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market and sales ban ordered by the authorities.Voluntary stop of sales.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Set consisting of a beaker in colourless clear plastic containing a washcloth in dark brown towelling material (approx. 31 cm x 33 cm) and a colourless clear plastic spoon (approx. 8.5 cm long) with an imitation plastic strawberry.