Erasers - Pen Set
| Alert Number | 1468/09 |
| Brand | Centrum |
| Category | Other - Food-imitating products |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | Hungary |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | bar code: 5999509871899.Description: The set contains two erasers in the form of a peanut and a bar of chocolate. Label on the package indicates: non-food product, not recommended under 3 years; label on the chocolate: Fun collection, Art. No. 10-29 883 |
| Published | 13 November 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of choking as, due to its characteristic form, appearance, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for a foodstuff. The erasers fully fit into the small parts cylinder. This may lead children to put them in their mouths and swallow them, which could entail the risk of asphyxia or obstruction of the digestive tract. 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
The set contains two erasers in the form of a peanut and a bar of chocolate. Label on the package indicates: non-food product, not recommended under 3 years; label on the chocolate: Fun collection, Art. No. 10-29 883 Barcode: 4003273268951.