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EU Safety GateRecalled 2008-07-11serious risk

Joke item – shock stapler (SHOCK)

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Joke item – shock stapler

  • Brand SHOCK

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What happened

A novelty shock stapler (model RT-05052, barcode 60937053350520) has been recalled because it produces electrical shocks that exceed safe European safety standards and pose a risk of electric shock to users. The product, sold in blister packaging labeled "STAPLER SHOCK" and "LATEST FASHION UNIQUE," is designed as a joke item but does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60335. The manufacturer's instructions warned users to use the appliance at their own risk and recommended it only for people aged 14 to 50 without health problems.

Authorities in Bulgaria have ordered the product to be withdrawn from the market and have issued information to consumers about the recall. The source document does not specify what steps affected consumers should take regarding their purchase.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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 in that respect the appliance should be considered dangerous for the life and health of the user.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60335.

What should I do?

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market and information to consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Details from the source

A product in the form of a stapler which when used produces an electrical shock. Blister packaging with marking “STAPLER SHOCK and “LATEST FASHION UNIQUE” and manufacturer's instructions in English language warning that the appliance should be used at own risk, and is recommended for people aged between 14 to 50 without health problems. Model: RT-05052. bar code 60937053 350520 Notifying country: Bulgaria

Source

Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗

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