Bubble bath

Chemical Other - Food-imitating products Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Bubble bath
Alert Number1414/10
BrandSparkling Bubble Bath
CategoryOther - Food-imitating products
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountrySpain
Country of OriginUnited States
Model NumberModel: P19295; bar code: 3894919296.
Published17 September 2010

Risk Description

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

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

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’.

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