Product Safety Report: Bag of Imitation Grapes (2510-0057)
Product Safety Report for Bag of Imitation Grapes presenting a choking risk.
Summary
Product: Bag of Imitation Grapes
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of choking as the plastic grapes resemble real grapes and detach easily from the stem, creating small parts.
Corrective action: The product is no longer available for sale.
Product information
| Type | Decorative articles – Ornaments (Non Powered) |
|---|---|
| Retailer | Sky Hardware Ltd |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Product Description | Soft plastic black grapes with fabric leaves and a fabric stalk. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of choking as the plastic grapes resemble real grapes in terms of form, colour, appearance and size. They can easily detach from the fabric stems, creating small parts which pose a choking hazard to young children, particularly those under 36 months of age who have a natural tendency to explore objects by placing them in their mouths.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Food Imitations (Safety) Regulations 1989.
Corrective action
The goods have been seized by the local authority. The product is no longer available for sale.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2510-0057
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards