United KingdomA bag of imitation grapes sold by Sky Hardware Ltd — soft plastic black grapes with fabric leaves and a fabric stalk — is affected. The plastic grapes can detach from the fabric stems, creating small parts that pose a serious choking risk to young children under 36 months and the product does not meet the Food Imitations (Safety) Regulations 1989; the goods have been seized by the local authority and are no longer available for sale.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Bag of Imitation Grapes presenting a choking risk.
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.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2510-0057
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The 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.
What to do
The goods have been seized by the local authority. The product is no longer available for sale.
The official notice
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