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PhrasesReturning ItemsL'articolo non mi sembra sicuro.
B1formal

L'articolo non mi sembra sicuro.

The item does not seem safe to me.

Pronunciation

'Sicuro' — si-CU-ro. Three syllables.

When to use it

Use when you have safety concerns about a product — particularly for children's toys, electrical items, or food products. This is a serious claim that triggers a different response from shops.

What it means

'Non mi sembra' means 'it does not seem to me' — a polite way to express a personal assessment. 'Sicuro' means safe. Raising safety concerns escalates a return from a transaction to a regulatory matter. Shops must investigate and may need to report to authorities.

Variations

Non ha il marchio CE.

It does not have the CE mark.

CE mark is required for many products in the EU.

È adatto ai bambini sotto i tre anni?

Is it suitable for children under three?

Safety check before purchase.

Voglio segnalarlo all'ufficio sicurezza prodotti.

I want to report it to the product safety office.

Escalation to authorities.

Mini Dialogue

Cliente: L'articolo non mi sembra sicuro — il cavo si è surriscaldato. Commessa: È molto grave. Lo ritiro subito dalla vendita. Cliente: Bene. Posso avere il rimborso immediato? Commessa: Assolutamente sì, mi dispiace moltissimo.

Customer: The item does not seem safe to me — the cable overheated. Assistant: That is very serious. I will remove it from sale immediately. Customer: Good. Can I have an immediate refund? Assistant: Absolutely yes, I am very sorry.

Cultural Note

The Italian Ministry of Enterprise (MIMIT) runs a product safety alert system. Dangerous products can be reported at sicurezzaprodotti.mise.gov.it. Shops have a legal duty to remove unsafe products immediately.