EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Other - -
Electronic cigarette kit E-Health Cigarette — risk: electric shock, health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0224/11
Summary
null The travel adaptor supplied with the product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the internal insulation between the input and output circuits is not sufficient;- the internal connections rely upon solder to maintain their position;- the pins are inadequately sized.In addition, the product poses a health risk: specifically the risk of consumers and particularly children having skin contact or swallowing…
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Product
Electronic cigarette kit E-Health Cigarette
- Name / model
- Not known
- Batch number(s)
- -
- Category
- Other - -
- Electronic cigarette kit comprising: a battery and atomiser in the form of a cigarette, two USB cords sets, which enables the battery to be linked to a USB outlet for recharging; a 12 V car plug with USB outlet, which enables the battery to be charged from a power socket in a vehicle; and an AC/DC a
What is the risk?
- null The travel adaptor supplied with the product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the internal insulation between the input and output circuits is not sufficient;- the internal connections rely upon solder to maintain their position;- the pins are inadequately sized.In addition, the product poses a health risk: specifically the risk of consumers and particularly children having skin contact or swallowing nicotine soaked cartridges. The declarations on the product claim that the nicotine content is ‘Super High’, but risk phrases and tactile warnings are absent. In addition to this, the product does not bear any specific warnings about the dangers posed to users, maximum dosage, or any information about the potential danger to children from using the product.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950 and the relevant national standard BS 1363.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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