Fronius TransPocket 1500 portable electric welding equipment — electric shock risk
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Hazard
The fault which leads to transient insulation failures between the welding circuit and mains voltage can cause fatal electric shock during operation. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60974-1.
Measures taken
- Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (07/01/2014)
- Recall of the product from end users — Other (07/01/2014)
Product description
Portable electric welding equipment with faulty component (switching power supply – transformer) used for safe separation of the mains and welding circuit.
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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