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Kaltmann cordless pruning shears set — electric shock & injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockInjuriesMay 30, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Kaltmann cordless pruning shears set — electric shock & injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: Kaltmann cordless pruning shears set — electric shock & injuries risk

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

Hazard

The charger housing can deform and leave access to live parts. The user may receive an electric shock. Moreover, the electronic switch is inadequate because of application of a transistor as a semiconductor element, which does not provide sufficient mechanical opening for the power supply circuit. In case of a short circuit, the shears can start suddenly and unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN 60335-1 and EN 50636-2-94.

Measures taken

  • Warning consumers of the risks — Manufacturer (16/04/2025)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Manufacturer (16/04/2025)

Product description

Set of 2 in 1 grass/shrub shears with a battery and a charger. Battery amperage: 1.3Ah, voltage: 3.6V.

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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