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Joke item - 99 ?arker – M
04th July 2009
Item Description:
Brand: 99 ?arker – M
Type/number of model: Number 0132865.?
Description: A joke marker pen in various colours: yellow, red, blue, black. The product is marked: "99 ?arker – M, N° 0132865?", and has a label with the inscription: "Made in China". When pressing the nib while using the marker, it produces an electric shock which causes spasm of the muscle and tingling of the arm. The product is sold without packaging.
Country of origin: China
Type/number of model: Number 0132865.?
Description: A joke marker pen in various colours: yellow, red, blue, black. The product is marked: "99 ?arker – M, N° 0132865?", and has a label with the inscription: "Made in China". When pressing the nib while using the marker, it produces an electric shock which causes spasm of the muscle and tingling of the arm. The product is sold without packaging.
Country of origin: China
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Danger:
Electric shock
The product poses a risk of electric shock because the peak current and impulse discharges that are generated are above the permitted safety norms and it could therefore be considered dangerous for the life and health of the user.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60335.
Action Taken:
Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
Notifying Country:
Bulgaria
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.
Notes & History:
04th July 2009 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
