Eraser shaped like a pink macaroon
Choking Stationery Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1738/19 |
| Brand | Iwako |
| Category | Stationery |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Published | 22 November 2019 |
Risk Description
Due to its characteristic form, colour, appearance and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff.This may lead children to put it in the mouth. Small parts may be bitten off or detach, which could lead to choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Food Imitating Products Directive nor with the relevant European Standard EN 71-1 .
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 16/04/2019Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 16/04/2019
Product Description
IWAKO puzzle eraser looking like foodstuff