Shock items
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
These shock novelty items—Shock Chewing Gum (generating 385–400 volts), Shock Lighter (144 volts), and Shocking Pen (380–400 volts)—pose an electric shock hazard because their electrical discharge levels far exceed the safe limit of 42.4 volts permitted under European safety standards. The products do not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60335 and are particularly dangerous for children under 14 and people with health conditions, though the packaging does carry warnings about these risks.
The importer has voluntarily withdrawn these products from the market. The record does not specify what an affected consumer should do with products already in their possession.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
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.
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
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”. Notifying country: Poland
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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