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MINGFENG tool set with voltage tester — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockAug 29, 2014
Photo from the official notice: MINGFENG tool set with voltage tester — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: MINGFENG tool set with voltage tester — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: MINGFENG tool set with voltage tester — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The voltage tester poses a risk of electric shock because the metal tip is too long and the protection rim on the handle is too small. As a result, the user could accidentally touch the live metal tip during normal use. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 61243.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other
  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (27/01/2014)

Product description

The tool kit consists of 5 screwdrivers, 1 voltage tester and 1 measuring tape (3m). Packaging: blister.

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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