DEPOT · Decorative stones

The product poses a risk of injuries to the mouth and throat, oesophagus or gastrointestinal tract because it can be mistaken for food, particularly by children. The product does not comply with the Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than what they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.

Published: 05 September 2008
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal and destruction of the product by the importer.. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: 0974/08
Model: Type: KST002.560, EAN-Code 4 002770 196071
Check-digit validated barcodes: 4002770196071

Classification

Category: Other - Food-imitating products
Risk type: Injuries
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Transparent, irregularly shaped stones with sharp corners and sharp edges, diameter between 1 and 2.5 cm.