EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Other - -
Product — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0957/12
Summary
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.
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Product
Product
- Name / model
- Product Cigarette filters "Mini filters"Brand: Legacy
- Batch number(s)
- 4019498360462
- Category
- Other - -
- 10 plastic disposable cigarette filters, packaged in a cardboard sleeve with a plastic viewing window.
What is the risk?
- 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.
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