Expansible items to maintain humidity in flowerpots
Choking Decorative articles Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0542/10 |
| Brand | Don Flor |
| Category | Decorative articles |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | Spain |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 26 March 2010 |
Risk Description
The products pose a risk of choking because the animals can be swallowed and then expand.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
The products in question are expansible animal-shaped units in different colours intended to maintain humidity levels in flowerpots. Due to their appearance, they could be mistaken for toys. They are packaged in transparent plastic blister-wrap.