EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Other - -
Electronic cigarette kit "Lit Smokes" — risk: electric shock, health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0221/11
Summary
null The product poses a risk of electric shock because the travel adaptor supplied does not have correctly sized pins, does not have a fuse fitted, and is not fitted with shutters to screen the socket contacts.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…
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Product
Electronic cigarette kit "Lit Smokes"
- Batch number(s)
- 4 607014 056847
- Category
- Other - -
- Electronic cigarette kit comprised: a charging box, which also serves to store the atomizer, battery and nicotine capsules; a USB cord set, which enables the battery to be linked to a USB outlet for recharging; and a US to UK travel adaptor. The charging box has retractable pins for direct mounting
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of electric shock because the travel adaptor supplied does not have correctly sized pins, does not have a fuse fitted, and is not fitted with shutters to screen the socket contacts.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 national standard BS 1363.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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