Electric shock Gadgets Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0324/05 |
| Category | Gadgets |
| Risk Type | Electric shock |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 24 June 2005 |
Risk Description
Risk of electric shock. The pen can generate peak voltage of 756 volts that can be harmful to particular sensitive persons or those wearing pacemaker.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Placing on the market prohibited by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Joke item - shock pen (brand unknown). Perfect imitation of a ball pen, battery operated with electric circuit generating electric discharges when the button is pressed.