Seven Color Crystal Boll

Choking, Injuries Other - - Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Seven Color Crystal Boll
Alert NumberA12/0340/14
BrandUnknown
CategoryOther - -
Risk TypeChoking, Injuries
Notifying CountryHungary
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberUnknown
Published28 February 2014

Risk Description

null Due to its characteristic form, colour and size, the products may be mistaken for foodstuff. This may lead children to put them in the mouth, suck or ingest them.The balls expand when soaked and if the balls are ingested by child they could cause fatal occlusion of the digestive system. In addition, the balls may be put in the mouth by small children, get stuck and obstruct the airways, posing a 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): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 27/12/2013

Product Description

Expanding balls similar to colourful sweets. The balls contain plant nutrient. The balls are in 7 different colours: yellow, cyclamen, red, black, green, orange, white.Product diameter: 4 mm. Product packaging: cellophane bag.

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