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Decorative glass stones - Villaverde glass stones, clear 4-10mm 450g/container

Choking Other - Food-imitating products Serious risk

Decorative glass stones - Villaverde glass stones, clear 4-10mm 450g/container was recalled on 17 September 2010 under EU Safety Gate alert 1391/10. Choking risk reported by Germany. The product poses a risk of choking because it looks like food, and there is a risk that it could be mistaken by consumers, especially children, for a food product and therefore put into the mouth, sucked or swallowed.

Photo of recalled product: Decorative glass stones - Villaverde glass stones, clear 4-10mm 450g/container
Alert Number1391/10
BrandVillaverde-Decoration
CategoryOther - Food-imitating products
Risk TypeChoking
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberEAN: 4019916450560, BAN: 1091148, Delivery item No: 45056
Published17 September 2010

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of choking because it looks like food, and there is a risk that it could be mistaken by consumers, especially children, for a food product and therefore put into the mouth, sucked or swallowed. 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

Cylindrical, transparent plastic container with light grey screw-on lid - content: white/transparent glass stones, which look like light candy sugar, many of the crystals are very sharp-edged and pointed.

🛑 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a choking hazard related to Decorative glass stones - Villaverde glass stones, clear 4-10mm 450g/container.

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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