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Funnyman / Jarroy of London exploding pen — damage to hearing & damage to sight risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskDamage to hearingDamage to sightInjuriesJul 27, 2007

Hazard

This toy poses a serious risk of :- injuries and damage to sight caused by debris from the percussion cap;- damage to hearing due to excessive sound pressure. One accident reported: a 9 year old boy opened the pen, the resultant explosion caused blast injuries and abrasions to eyes. Possible long term damage. The toy does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers — Other

Product description

A black novelty pen which explodes a percussion cap when lid is removed. The packaging is a clear plastic wrapper against a cardboard descriptor with comic style picture.

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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