Joke items - FUNNY DROPS – Exploding candies

Burns, Injuries Gadgets Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Joke items - FUNNY DROPS – Exploding candies
Alert Number1249/08
BrandWIDMANN
CategoryGadgets
Risk TypeBurns, Injuries
Notifying CountryLithuania
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberArt. 4835X, bar code: 8003558483501
Published31 October 2008

Risk Description

This product poses a risk of injuries and burns because when trying to load the device it can explode in the hands and injure the eyes. The percussion cap explodes with a flame, which can cause burns.One incident reported.

Measures Taken

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

Product Description

Joke item “FUNNY DROPS” in a plastic blister attached to cardboard. The product is comprised of a hard plastic cylinder in the form of a tube of sweets, decorated with fruits and candy. Attached to the tube is a ring capsule with 8 pieces. Inside the cylinder is a metallic device with a percussion cap.

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