Joke item - 99 Мarker – M

Electric shock Gadgets Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Joke item - 99 Мarker – M
Alert Number0893/09
Brand99 Мarker – M
CategoryGadgets
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountryBulgaria
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberNumber 0132865.Х
Published3 July 2009

Risk Description

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 it could therefore be considered dangerous for the life and health of the user.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

A joke marker pen in various colours: yellow, red, blue, black. The product is marked: "99 Мarker – M, N° 0132865Х", and has a label with the inscription: "Made in China". When pressing the nib while using the marker, it produces an electric shock which causes spasm of the muscle and tingling of the arm. The product is sold without packaging.

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