Decoration balls - Seven Color Crystal Boll
| Alert Number | 1594/10 |
| Brand | EM & EM |
| Category | Other - Food-imitating products |
| Risk Type | Choking, Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Poland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Barcode | 1) 5907626231595, 2) 5907626210996 |
| Model Number | 1) Seven Color Crystal Boll BH9K081, 2) Seven Color Crystal Boll SIM2921 |
| Published | 29 October 2010 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of choking and injuries because the appearance, shape (similar to jelly beans or sweets) and packaging (with picture of little girl) is such that it could be mistaken for food, especially by children. Product expands more than 50% in any dimension and in case of swallowing by child it may cause gastrointestinal occlusion or internal injuries.One accident reported.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): Sales ban ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Product is crystal soil/water gel in form of irregular cubes packed in clear plastic bags. Product use is: for indoor planting and decoration. Crystal gel is sold in yellow, purple, dark blue, green, orange and red colours.