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SHOCK<br/> joke items – chewing gum — choking & injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingInjuriesJun 27, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of :- choking because children can easily confuse the product with real chewing gum and put it in their mouth. The small parts may easily loosen and thereby pose a serious risk of choking.- injuries because the children might experience pain in their mouth due to the electric shock effect.

Measures taken

  • Import rejected by the custom authorities — Other

Product description

Product looks like a pack of chewing gum with one piece of gum sticking out from the packaging. If touched, the person will get an electric shock. The following warning is placed on the product: “Use at your own risk. Not recommended for children under 14 years old, adults over 50 years old or persons with any medical condition”.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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