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Decorative cherries

Choking Other - Food-imitating products Serious risk

Decorative cherries was recalled on 24 September 2010 under EU Safety Gate alert 1416/10. Choking risk reported by Bulgaria. The product poses a risk of choking because the product resembles cherries which fit into the small-parts cylinder.

Photo of recalled product: Decorative cherries
Alert Number1416/10
BrandMarHome
CategoryOther - Food-imitating products
Risk TypeChoking
Notifying CountryBulgaria
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberBarcode 5200250 101754 and item: 10175 and 10 00
Published24 September 2010

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of choking because the product resembles cherries which fit into the small-parts cylinder. It can be expected that consumers, especially small children, may confuse it with food and place the imitation cherries in their mouths.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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Plastic cherries with green stalks. The products are packed in transparent plastic boxes, each containing 70 items, with a label that has the inscription MarHome. There is also a label with some information in Bulgarian.

🛑 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a choking hazard related to Decorative cherries.

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.

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