Joke items – Chewing gum

Choking, Injuries Other - Food-imitating products Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Joke items – Chewing gum
Alert Number0664/08
BrandSHOCK<br/>
CategoryOther - Food-imitating products
Risk TypeChoking, Injuries
Notifying CountryNorway
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberUnknown
Published27 June 2008

Risk Description

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

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected by the custom authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

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”.

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