Joke item - Trendy Fun Cigarette
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This joke item product consists of two novelty "cigarettes" that contain talcum powder designed to release powder when squeezed or blown into. Testing confirmed the presence of talc with characteristic chemical signatures. The product poses a health hazard because children could inhale the talcum powder while imitating smoking, and a warning label alone is insufficient to protect children from this risk. One incident was reported in which a 12-year-old boy inhaled the talcum powder and experienced serious respiratory symptoms affecting his bronchial tubes and lungs.
The distributor has voluntarily withdrawn the product from the market and initiated a consumer recall. The source does not specify what action affected consumers should take regarding products already purchased.
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The product poses a health risk due to possible inhalation of the talcum powder contained in the "cigarettes" (talc test positive, characteristic peaks at 3675, 1018 and 3675, 1018 and 669 cm-¹). Given that children could inhale while imitating an adult smoking, the product must be classified as unsafe for the target group – children; a warning notice would not be sufficient to adequately ensure their safety.One accident reported: a 12-year-old boy inhaled the talcum powder, producing dramatic symptoms and seriously damaging his health (respiratory tract, bronchial tubes, lungs).
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the distributor.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Two "cigarettes" in transparent plastic on coloured cardboard with the inscription "Trendy Fun Cigarette" and a drawing of a boy smoking. The inscriptions on the back read "Cigarette – joke item – The cigarette contains non-hazardous talcum powder. To release this powder, lightly squeeze the cigarette. If BLOWN INTO with force, the cigarette emits smoke. Warning! Not suitable for children under 3 years because of small parts which may be swallowed". Model: 5310900 Notifying country: Germany
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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