Funnyman / Jarroy of London · Exploding pen

This toy poses a serious risk of :- injuries and damage to sight caused by debris from the percussion cap;- damage to hearing due to excessive sound pressure. One accident reported: a 9 year old boy opened the pen, the resultant explosion caused blast injuries and abrasions to eyes. Possible long term damage. The toy does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Published: 27 July 2007
Notifying authority: United Kingdom
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: 0734/07
Model: 1117P

Classification

Category: Toys
Risk type: Damage to hearing, Damage to sight, Injuries
Country of origin: Taiwan

Product description

A black novelty pen which explodes a percussion cap when lid is removed. The packaging is a clear plastic wrapper against a cardboard descriptor with comic style picture.