Wooden eggs
| Alert Number | 1056/09 |
| Brand | DEPOT |
| Category | Other - Food-imitating products |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | SUI 038.240;EAN-Code: 4 002770 236562 |
| Published | 14 August 2009 |
Risk Description
Although the product is not food, because of its appearance it could easily be mistaken for food by consumers, especially children, who may consequently put the eggs in their mouth, suck or ingest them, which could cause, in particular, choking 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 taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the distributor.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Yellow, blue, pale pink, green, dark pink and white (two of each colour) wooden eggs in a small wooden box. Length: 3 cm, diameter: 19.5 mm