was recalled on 10 February 2006 under EU Safety Gate alert 0041/06. Electric shock risk reported by Bulgaria. There is discrepancy between the importer’s instructions for use in Bulgarian and the ones of the manufacturer in English.
| Alert Number | 0041/06 |
| Category | Gadgets |
| Risk Type | Electric shock |
| Notifying Country | Bulgaria |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 10 February 2006 |
Risk Description
There is discrepancy between the importer’s instructions for use in Bulgarian and the ones of the manufacturer in English. The manufacturer states that the appliance can be used only by persons aged 14 to 50, without cardiovascular problems, and the importer states that the appliance is suitable for children over the age of 3, i.e., unjustifiably and wilfully specifying it as a toy with a battery. 2. When switched on, the appliance reproduces a series of impulse discharges (voltage of 1000 V and duration of 5 5 μs and voltage of 100 V and duration of 50 μs; each of the impulses having an impulse magnitude of 2.5μС).
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Placing on the market prohibited and withdrawal from the market ordered by authority.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Joke item – "Shaking stapler /shock stapler/" - "bad/rude joke".Type/model: JB 50522.Remark: Article cannot be used for the purpose of the stapler.
⚡ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a electric shock hazard related to .
About this risk
This product has inadequate electrical insulation, faulty wiring, or other electrical defects that can cause electric shock during use.
Recommended action
Unplug the product immediately and do not use it. Do not attempt to repair it yourself. Contact the manufacturer or retailer for a recall remedy.
Who is at risk?
Anyone using the product, especially in wet environments such as bathrooms or kitchens.