“Never put the nozzle in your mouth or nose.” By doing this, you run the risk of seriously hurting yourself or dying from damage to your lungs and other bodily components.
“Avoid breathing in helium. Only use in an area with adequate ventilation. Do not use in enclosed areas. Helium lowers the amount of oxygen that may be breathed.
The second warning said, “Inhaling helium can cause death or serious personal injury.” The warning, according to Coroner Dunn, was hidden.
In the fine print and was too tiny. “I am worried that the warning sign on the canister about the risks of inhaling helium is not prominent enough,” she said.
She suggested that the warning notice, which reads, “Do not inhale – risk of serious personal injury or death,” be bolded and positioned at the top of the canister.
