Choking Other - - Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0957/12 |
| Category | Other - - |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Product Cigarette filters "Mini filters"Brand: Legacy |
| Published | 6 July 2012 |
Risk Description
null The product poses a risk of choking because, when placed in the mouth, there is a significant risk of the filter being inhaled and partially blocking the windpipe or entering a distal bronchus leading to obstruction of the lungs.One fatal accident reported.The product does not comply with the relevant national standard.
Product Description
10 plastic disposable cigarette filters, packaged in a cardboard sleeve with a plastic viewing window.