TOP FUN · Joke item - smoking cigarettes and cigars

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains talc and due to possible inhalation of the 20% - 25% talcum powder contained in the "cigarettes". 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 is not sufficient to adequately ensure their safety.

Published: 04 April 2008
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market.. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: 0380/08
Model: EAN 4044186106121, EAN 4044186106039.
Check-digit validated barcodes: 4044186106039 · 4044186106121

Classification

Category: Toys
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: Hong Kong

Product description

Plastic blister-pack with brightly coloured printed cardboard backing, each containing two cigarettes or one cigar.