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Y.K.C. Soldering iron — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireOct 13, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Y.K.C. Soldering iron — electric shock & fire risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The power supply cable is not sufficiently secured and could easily be pulled out. A user may touch exposed live parts and receive an electric shock. Due to the lack of a stand, the soldering iron may come in contact with a surface and cause a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN 60335-1 and EN 60335-2-45.

Measures taken

  • Warning consumers of the risks — Distributor (25/09/2023)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (25/09/2023)

Product description

Soldering iron.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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