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Joke items - Pack of cigarettes "MarsHero" – Shock

Serious risk Electric shock

Published by Safety Gate 3 Jul 2008In the weekly report of 4 Jul 2008 (week 26, 2008)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 3 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Joke items - Pack of cigarettes "MarsHero"
Brand
Shock (17 alerts)
Brand as notified
SHOCK
Type / model
RT-05030, bar code 6 937053 350308
Description
A joke packet of cigarettes marked "MarsHero Lights" which when used produces an electric shock. Warnings in English: "Use at your own risk. Not recommended for children under 14 years old, adults over 50 years old, or persons with any medical conditions."
Risk
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 should 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
  • Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and information to consumers ordered by the authorities
Notifying country
Bulgaria
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0702/08Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0702/08
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 0702/08
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2008-26 (XML)
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