Decorative Christmas chains and trinkets: 1. long chain, 2. small chain, 3. Christmas tree ball
Decorative Christmas chains and trinkets: 1. long chain, 2. small chain, 3. Christmas tree ball was recalled on 13 January 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 0028/07. Choking risk reported by Greece. Children can confuse these products with food, due to their shape, size, colour, and appearance.
| Alert Number | 0028/07 |
| Brand | Christmas decoration |
| Category | Lighting chains |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Barcode | 1. 5 203188 074091, 2. 5 203188 074237, 3. 5 203188 074084 |
| Model Number | 1. Long chain: code 100.360012, 2. Small chain (package of 11 pieces): code 299.360036, 3. Christmas tree ball: code 299.360034 |
| Published | 13 January 2007 |
Risk Description
Children can confuse these products with food, due to their shape, size, colour, and appearance. Children can put theses products in their mouth or cut them into pieces and swallow them, jeopardizing their health.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the distributorDate of entry into force: Unknown
🛑 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a choking hazard related to Decorative Christmas chains and trinkets: 1. long chain, 2. small chain, 3. Christmas tree ball.
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.