Decorative cherries
25th September 2010
Item Description:
Type/number of model: Barcode 5200250 101754 and item: 10175 and 10 00
Description: Plastic cherries with green stalks. The products are packed in transparent plastic boxes, each containing 70 items, with a label that has the inscription MarHome. There is also a label with some information in Bulgarian.
Country of origin: China
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Danger:
Choking
The product poses a risk of choking because the product resembles cherries which fit into the small-parts cylinder. It can be expected that consumers, especially small children, may confuse it with food and place the imitation cherries in their mouths.
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.
Action Taken:
Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
Notifying Country:
BULGARIA
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:
25th September 2010 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
