Transomnia · Jel jewels

The product poses a risk of choking because the letters could be confused with food (appearance of being made from jelly) and fit wholly inside the small parts cylinder. 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.

Published: 09 July 2010
Notifying authority: United Kingdom
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 from the market by the distributor.. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: 1025/10
Model: Alphabet set -
Check-digit validated barcodes: 5020661065700

Classification

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

Product description

Transparent soft plastic letters held between two sheets of clear plastic. Sheets contained in a clear plastic bag sealed by use of a stapled cardboard header.