Towel with an imitation strawberry - Verrines
| Alert Number | 1130/10 |
| Brand | Le Pâtissier |
| Category | Other - Food-imitating products |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | Handoek 454647 strawberry |
| Published | 30 July 2010 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of choking because the decorative item consists of an imitation of strawberry and a biscuit which may be confused with a real strawberry and a biscuit. The strawberry fits entirely into the small parts cylinder and therefore presents a risk to consumer safety, in particular to children (suffocation, obstruction of 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 taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Plastic cup containing a guest towel with an imitation strawberry and biscuit in a plastic wrapper fastened by a red bow.