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🧸 Product DK CZ IE PL June 21, 2024

Liewood — ERIN Spoon 6-pack

Cutlery spoon made of Polylactic Acid (PLA), in various colours. Product sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Liewood — ERIN Spoon 6-pack
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking
Category
Childcare articles and children's equipment
Hazard
Due to the rapid degradation of their biodegradable material, the spoons can easily break, resulting in small parts. Small children may put them in the mouth and choke.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 813 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
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What is this? A set of six baby spoons sold as “ERIN.” They are made of a plant-based material that can break apart.

What's happening? The spoons may crumble into small pieces. A child could swallow one and choke.

Does this affect me? If you bought these spoons in Denmark, the Czech Republic, Ireland or Poland, stop using them right away.

What should I do? Take the spoons away from your child and ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment · Hazard: Due to the rapid degradation of their biodegradable material, the spoons can easily break, resulting in small parts. Small children may put them in the mouth and choke. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
June 21, 2024
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10013352

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What is this product recall alert about?
Liewood — ERIN Spoon 6-pack. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment · Hazard: Due to the rapid degradation of their biodegradable material, the spoons can easily break, resulting in small parts. Small children may put them in the mouth and choke. · Or...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 21, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Denmark, Czechia, Ireland, and Poland.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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