Matalan · Ice Lolly Christmas Tree Decoration

The sprinkles of the decoration can easily detach and due to their characteristic appearance, colour, form and shape, the sprinkles can easily be mistaken as foodstuff. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive and the requirements of the Food Imitating Directive.

Published: 31 January 2025
Notifying authority: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 09/12/2024

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: INFO/00012/25
Model: M207668
Check-digit validated barcodes: 6207668000005

Classification

Category: Decorative articles
Risk type: Choking
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Christmas tree decoration, in the form of a pink lolly with icing and sprinkles. Product sold online, in particular via www.matalan.co.uk.