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Gadgets — electric shock risk (0324/05)

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockJun 24, 2005

Hazard

Risk of electric shock. The pen can generate peak voltage of 756 volts that can be harmful to particular sensitive persons or those wearing pacemaker.

Measures taken

  • Placing on the market prohibited by the authorities — Other

Product description

Joke item - shock pen (brand unknown). Perfect imitation of a ball pen, battery operated with electric circuit generating electric discharges when the button is pressed.

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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