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Electric shock lighter novelty lighter — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateOther types of alertsElectric shockFireAug 7, 2020
Photo from the official notice: Electric shock lighter novelty lighter — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Electric shock lighter novelty lighter — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Electric shock lighter novelty lighter — electric shock & fire 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 deviceThe product also has a lighter function and may be attractive to children, leading to increased risk of fire. The product does not comply with the European standards EN 60335-1 and EN 13869.

Measures taken

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

Product description

Electric shock lighter in the shape of playing cards, powered by 4 batteries.The product was 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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