Shock items
27-Jun-2009
Details
Brand:
1. Shock
2. Haoke
3. Unknown
Type/number of model:
Description: The products are joke items:
1. “Shock Chewing Gum” – product resembling chewing gum – white, green or yellow packaging,
2. “Shock Lighter” – product resembling a metal lighter,
3. “Shocking pen” – product resembling a pen, made of black plastic, with metal tip and cap.
The products are packed in plastic blisters fastened to cardboard bearing the CE marking and the following information in English: “Made in China”, “The product may cause a risk especially for children under 14 years and persons with health disorders”. There are also instructions for replacement of the batteries and information in Polish: “Exclusively for children over 3 years”, “Use only under supervision of an adult”.
Country of origin: China
Danger
Electric shock
The products pose a risk of electric shock because the peak current and impulse discharges that are generated by the Shock Chewing Gum (385 – 400 V), Shock Lighter (144 V), and Shocking pen (380 – 400 V) are above the permitted level (42.4 V) and therefore they should be considered dangerous for the health of the user.
The products do not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60335.
Action Taken
Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer.
The Next Step...
If you purchased this item, get in touch with the place you bought it from to find out what to do next.
If you live in the UK and need further advice, please contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or
www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.
Source: European Commission RAPEX (22-0832-09)
Category: Gadgets
On: 27-Jun-2009
