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Sparkling Bubble Bath — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalSep 17, 2010

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because, the form, colour, odour and appearance of the product is such that it is likely that it will be confused with drink. As a consequence, the product could be swallowed, which could cause chemical pneumonia because of the presence of detergent in the product. In particular, if vomiting is induced, the resulting foam may cause lung problems.The product does not comply with the Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Bubble bath packaged to look like a bottle of champagne. There are labels stuck on to the bottle bearing the following wording ‘Fragrance works, sparkling bubble bath, bain moussant pétillant, classic crème brûlée’.

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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