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Joke item – shock stapler – Shock

Serious risk Electric shock

Published by Safety Gate 10 Jul 2008In the weekly report of 11 Jul 2008 (week 27, 2008)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 9 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Joke item – shock stapler
Brand
Shock (17 alerts)
Brand as notified
SHOCK
Type / model
RT-05052. bar code 60937053 350520
Description
A product in the form of a stapler which when used produces an electrical shock. Blister packaging with marking “STAPLER SHOCK and “LATEST FASHION UNIQUE” and manufacturer's instructions in English language warning that the appliance should be used at own risk, and is recommended for people aged between 14 to 50 without health problems.
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 in that respect the appliance should be considered dangerous for the life and health of the user.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60335.
Measures
  • 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 0729/08Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0729/08
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 0729/08
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2008-27 (XML)
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