Goods in exchange for life: prohibited products from around the world (19 photos)

Advertising at any time has always done its job: it aroused people’s interest in a particular product, convincing them of its benefits and safety. However, history knows many examples when blind faith in the products of even famous companies cost someone their health or life.





Ford Pinto



Today, Ford cars are still considered popular vehicles, but in the 70s the company was tried for negligent homicide.





A rear impact could cause the car's gas tank to explode, but this problem has been common in other compact cars. True, Ford knew about this problem, but decided not to fix it. In total, 117 lawsuits were filed against the company. One case was still lost, so the car was withdrawn from production in 1978.

Baby slings Infantino



Carrying babies around in open sling bags was especially popular in the 2000s. It would seem like a convenient thing that allows you to keep your children closer to you while going about your daily routine.

Infantino was of the opinion that the bag would allow parents and children to be closer. However, once three babies suffocated, the product was completely recalled in 2010.



Magnetic balls Buclyballs



Children are ready to eat literally anything, even inedible things. The main thing is that they are not vegetables. This is why the magnetic toy, which became popular all over the world in 2009, died.



It was intended for adults, but children often got to them and swallowed the magnets. As soon as two or more balls were swallowed, they connected, causing terrible internal ruptures. As a result, more than 2,900 people sought medical help between 2009 and 2013. This prompted the recall of the dangerous toy in 2012.

FCKDUP



"Four Loko" is an analogue of "Jaguar". The same alcoholic-caffeinated drink that was banned in some states after a series of hospitalizations. As a result, everything was removed from it except alcohol.



Canada later decided to release its own version of the American product called FCKD UP. True, it was banned completely after the death of a teenage girl at a house party, which gave her the feeling of being “intoxicated” (this is when you are drunk, but you understand this when you are on your way to the next world).

Baby sleep positioners



This product was marketed as a means of preventing flat head syndrome and sudden infant death syndrome. The effectiveness of this product has not been proven and, on the contrary, poses a risk of suffocation.



In 2010, the FDA urged against the use of positioners, linking them to 12 infant deaths. As a result, retailers, without waiting for extreme measures, removed them from sale.

Firestone and Ford tires



The partnership of these companies began back in 1906, but in the early 2000s they faced a major rift. Ford said the treads in the Firestone tires could separate and cause an explosion while driving.

However, they, in turn, blamed the Ford Explorer for this, allegedly having a defective design that caused a roll. As a result, hundreds of deaths in the United States alone led to the recall of tires and reworking of the car.

Lawn darts



Throwing giant darts into the ground doesn't seem like such a safe idea anymore. But apparently not for people of the 70s and 80s. This product has caused thousands of people to go to the emergency room.



The most interesting thing is that they were banned only in the USA and Canada. But if you want to play a dangerous game, you can still do it in Europe.

"Kinder Surprise"



Many children thought it was the equivalent of a Cadbury Creme Egg (an egg with a tasty filling) and immediately swallowed it whole. And along with it, a toy closed in a plastic shell. Several deaths caused by suffocation forced the product to be banned in the United States.



However, we apparently do not have such a problem.

Bumpers for cots



It would seem that what could be wrong with plush bumpers. But it was from them that 77 babies died between 1985 and 2012.

Milk and infant formula



Melamine is used in a variety of products around the world, including fire-resistant paints and plastics. It would seem, why add it to baby milk? But it was used in China to create the appearance of high protein content and pass quality control.



As a result, 54,000 infants were hospitalized due to kidney problems. After the scandal was revealed in 2008, the culprits faced prison sentences and even a death sentence.