Novelty False Teeth Recalled for Being Too Hard to Remove

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MAINZ, Germany — Partygoers are being warned not to wear a brand of grotesque false teeth after a retailer discovered the product may be extremely hard to remove.

The Swiss-based Manor chain markets Rottin’ Teeth as a “movie-quality” costume accessory, advertised with the slogan “stay put … teeth will fit exactly in your mouth.”

This catchphrase proved too true, however, and Manor was forced to issue a product recall after learning that users “might not be able to remove” them.

The teeth are aimed at costume-wearing revelers attending the annual Carnival season held in Europe’s German-speaking countries. The festivities reach their peak…

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