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Toy gum “Electric shock chewing gum” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00110/20
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 device. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60335-1.
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Product
Toy gum
- Name / model
- Electric shock chewing gum · 01198 - green , JB–50528 - yellow
- Category
- Gadgets
- Electric shock toy made of plastic in the shape of a chewing gum, powered by 3 batteries.The product was also 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 device. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60335-1.
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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