Decorative bunch of grapes with 49 berries
Choking Other - Food-imitating products Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0852/09 |
| Brand | Marianne hobby |
| Category | Other - Food-imitating products |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | Austria |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 502-18, 20 cm, EAN 900579101401 |
| Published | 26 June 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of choking as, due to its characteristic form, appearance, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for a foodstuff. The grapes can be easily detached and fully fit into the small parts cylinder. This may lead children to put them in their mouths and swallow them, 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): Voluntary withdrawal from the market.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Decorative object in the shape of imitation food (grapes)