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🧸 Product DE AT FI SI May 13, 2016

La Tromba — Valve Oil

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
La Tromba — Valve Oil
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Chemical
Category
Chemical products

Hazard: The product lacks the required labelling, child-resistant fastening and tactile warning of danger. Children could accidentally swallow some of the product leading to aspiration toxicity including chemical pneumonia. T

Origin
Switzerland
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118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
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What is this? La Tromba Valve Oil is a liquid used to clean brass instrument valves. It is not meant to be swallowed.

What's happening? The oil bottles do not have the right safety labels, childproof caps, or bumpy warning signs. Young children could drink it by accident.

Does this affect me? This problem is reported in Germany, Austria, Finland, and Slovenia. Families with small children should be careful.

What should I do? Stop using the oil right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice before using another brand.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The product lacks the required labelling, child-resistant fastening and tactile warning of danger. Children could accidentally swallow some of the product leading to aspiration toxicity including chemical pneumonia. T · Origin: Switzerland

First published
May 13, 2016
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/206387

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What is this product recall alert about?
La Tromba — Valve Oil. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The product lacks the required labelling, child-resistant fastening and tactile warning of danger. Children could accidentally swallow some of the product leading to aspiration toxicity includi...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 13, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Austria, Finland, and Slovenia.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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