Electric shock Gadgets Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0515/06 |
| Category | Gadgets |
| Risk Type | Electric shock |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 18 August 2006 |
Risk Description
The tape measure includes an electric circuit powered by a battery, which generates a series of pulses with a maximum peak voltage of 806.5 volts when the button on the front side is pressed. Electric discharge voltage depends on the speed by which the button is pressed. Particularly, pressure increase implies maximum voltage rate increase. This may be harmful particularly to susceptible persons or those wearing pace-makers. There are no warnings on the product itself.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban ordered by the authority.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Shocking tape measure