Decorative stones
Injuries Other - Food-imitating products Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0974/08 |
| Brand | DEPOT |
| Category | Other - Food-imitating products |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Type: KST002.560, EAN-Code 4 002770 196071 |
| Published | 5 September 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, 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 and destruction of the product by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Transparent, irregularly shaped stones with sharp corners and sharp edges, diameter between 1 and 2.5 cm.