Bath salts
10th July 2010
Item Description:
1. Bamboo & Kumquat
2. Mango & Mandarin
3. Papaya & Strawberry
4. Passion fruit & Lavender
Type/number of model:
1. barcode: 482301591643, batch No 27 01 10,
2. barcode 482301591641, batch No 30 12 09,
3. barcode 482301591640, batch No 29 12 09,
4. barcode 482301591642, batch No 27 01 10
Description: Bath salt products with packaging, size (200 g), colour, appearance, image (fruit), labelling (inscriptions fresh juice, mango, mandarin, etc.) imitating popular food products (candies, lollipops).
Country of origin: Ukraine
Attached Images: (click to enlarge)
Danger:
Choking, suffocation and chemical
The products pose a risk of choking, suffocation and a chemical risk because their packaging, size, marking, image, colour and appearance imitate food products. Consumers, especially children, may confuse and mistake these products with popular food products (candies, lollipops), taste and swallow them, which could cause suffocation and choking hazard.
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 and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
Notifying Country:
Lithuania
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:
10th July 2010 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
