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Lighting chain - 96 serie de uva mediana

Choking Other - Food-imitating products Serious risk

Lighting chain - 96 serie de uva mediana was recalled on 6 February 2009 under EU Safety Gate alert 0148/09. Choking risk reported by Spain. The product poses a risk of choking because the grape lights have the size of normal grapes and can be easily pulled off.

Photo of recalled product: Lighting chain - 96 serie de uva mediana
Alert Number0148/09
BrandXing Yao
CategoryOther - Food-imitating products
Risk TypeChoking
Notifying CountrySpain
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberRef: XY8010
Published6 February 2009

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of choking because the grape lights have the size of normal grapes and can be easily pulled off. Consumers may mistake the product for food and put it in their mouths, with the subsequent risk of choking. 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): Import rejected by the customs authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Christmas lights in the form of bunches of grapes, packed in a cardboard box on which is written: "96 L Medium grape series". There is an instruction manual in Spanish and the product bears the CE mark.

🛑 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a choking hazard related to Lighting chain - 96 serie de uva mediana.

About this risk

This product contains small parts that can detach and pose a choking hazard, or its size and shape make it dangerous for young children if swallowed or placed in the mouth.

Recommended action

Remove the product from children immediately. Check if any small parts are missing. If a child has swallowed a part, seek medical attention immediately. Return the product to the retailer.

Who is at risk?

Children under 3 years old are at highest risk. Supervise older children as well.

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