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🧸 Product FR May 27, 2016

NATALEX for Nature & Découvertes — Amber necklace

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
NATALEX for Nature & Découvertes — Amber necklace
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking, Injuries
Category
Childcare articles and children's equipment
Hazard
The cord of the necklace can easily break, releasing the small beads. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the clasp breaks easily, exposing a sharp metal part which could lead to injuries.
Origin
Lithuania
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17 days in total
May 17, 2026 June 3, 2026
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What is this? A small amber necklace sold for babies. The cord can snap and the beads may come off. The clasp can break and leave a sharp metal piece.

What's happening? The necklace can break and hurt a child. Beads could choke a baby. The sharp metal could cut.

Does this affect me? If you have this necklace for a child under 3, it may be unsafe.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need a safer choice.

🤖 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, Injuries · Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment · Hazard: The cord of the necklace can easily break, releasing the small beads. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the clasp breaks easily, exposing a sharp metal part which could lead to injuries. · Origin: Lithuania

First published
May 27, 2016
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/203451

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NATALEX for Nature & Découvertes — Amber necklace. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking, Injuries · Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment · Hazard: The cord of the necklace can easily break, releasing the small beads. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the clasp breaks easily, exposin...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 27, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
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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