Decorative stones
Injuries Other - Food-imitating products Serious risk
| Alert Number | 1312/08 |
| Brand | Ambiente Deco / Deco Glass |
| Category | Other - Food-imitating products |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | The Netherlands |
| Barcode | 8711295 652370 |
| Published | 14 November 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of injuries to the mouth and throat, oesophagus or gastrointestinal tract because it can be mistaken for food (yellow rock candy, jelly bears or similar yellow sweets), particularly by children. The product does not comply with the Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than what 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 by the supplier.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Yellow decorative stones made from glass in a wide range of shapes and sizes, some with sharp edges and points, some smooth like glass shards and a few bar-shaped glass pieces.