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Novelty lighter “Electric shock lighter” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00111/20
Summary
The pulse generated by the product can produce an electric shock, particularly dangerous to vulnerable people such as those with implants, pacemakers, heart monitors pregnant women and young children. The product does not have instructions in national language for safe use of the deviceThe product also has a lighter function and may be attractive to children, leading to increased risk of fire. The product does not…
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Product
Novelty lighter
- Name / model
- Electric shock lighter · 02404
- Category
- Gadgets
- Electric shock lighter in the shape of playing cards, powered by 4 batteries.The product was sold online.
What is the risk?
- The pulse generated by the product can produce an electric shock, particularly dangerous to vulnerable people such as those with implants, pacemakers, heart monitors pregnant women and young children. The product does not have instructions in national language for safe use of the deviceThe product also has a lighter function and may be attractive to children, leading to increased risk of fire. The product does not comply with the European standards EN 60335-1 and EN 13869.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 03/07/2020
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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