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99 Мarker – M joke item - 99 мarker – m — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockJul 3, 2009

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because the peak current and impulse discharges that are generated are above the permitted safety norms and it could therefore be considered dangerous for the life and health of the user.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

A joke marker pen in various colours: yellow, red, blue, black. The product is marked: "99 Мarker – M, N° 0132865Х", and has a label with the inscription: "Made in China". When pressing the nib while using the marker, it produces an electric shock which causes spasm of the muscle and tingling of the arm. The product is sold without packaging.

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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