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Electric shock chewing gum toy gum — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateOther types of alertsElectric shockAug 7, 2020
Photo from the official notice: Electric shock chewing gum toy gum — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Electric shock chewing gum toy gum — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Electric shock chewing gum toy gum — electric shock risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The pulse generated by the product can produce an electric shock, particularly dangerous to vulnerable people such as those with implants, pacemakers, heart monitors pregnant women and young children. The product does not have instructions in national language for safe use of the device. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60335-1.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Retailer (03/07/2020)

Product description

Electric shock toy made of plastic in the shape of a chewing gum, powered by 3 batteries.The product was also sold online.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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