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Joke item – shocking cigarette – MarsHero

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 7 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Joke item – shocking cigarette
Brand
MarsHero
Type / model
Unknown
Description
A product resembling a packet of cigarettes which when used produces an electrical shock. Manufacturer's instructions in English language warn that the product is not recommended for children or for adults with 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
  • Sales ban and withdrawal from the market 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 0732/08
Photos shown from the Safety Gate server (European Commission); not copied here.

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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 0732/08
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2008-27 (XML)
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