Decoration balls - Seven Color Crystal Boll
30th October 2010
Item Description:
Type/number of model:
Seven Color Crystal Boll/ BH9K081/ EAN 5907626231595
Seven Color Crystal Boll/ SIM2921/ EAN 5907626210996
Description: Product is crystal soil/water gel in form of irregular cubes packed in clear plastic bags. Product use is: for indoor planting and decoration. Crystal gel is sold in yellow, purple, dark blue, green, orange and red colours.
Country of origin: China
Attached Images: (click to enlarge)
Danger:
Choking and Injuries
The product poses a risk of choking and injuries because the appearance, shape (similar to jelly beans or sweets) and packaging (with picture of little girl) is such that it could be mistaken for food, especially by children. Product expands more than 50% in any dimension and in case of swallowing by child it may cause gastrointestinal occlusion or internal injuries.
One accident reported.
The products do 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.
Action Taken:
Sales ban ordered by the authorities.
Notifying Country:
POLAND
The Next Step...
If you purchased this item, get in touch with the place you bought it from to find out what to do next.
If you live in the UK and need further advice, please contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.
Notes & History:
30th October 2010 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
