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Kobold Intelligent Sprayer electric knapsack sprayer — burns & electric shock risk

EU Safety GateOther risk levelsBurnsElectric shockFireApr 12, 2019
Photo from the official notice: Kobold Intelligent Sprayer electric knapsack sprayer — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Kobold Intelligent Sprayer electric knapsack sprayer — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Kobold Intelligent Sprayer electric knapsack sprayer — burns & electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The 12 Volt output from the adapter has the standard 230 Volt IEC connection. The charging 12 Volt port is also the standard 230 Volt IEC type. A user could inadvertently plug a 230 Volt mains cable into the 12 volt charging port. This could lead to a short-circuit and overheating of the battery, causing burns, fire or electric shock.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335-1.

Measures taken

  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Importer (18/05/2018)
  • Import rejected at border — Importer (10/05/2018)

Product description

Knapsack sprayer with built-in, rechargeable battery and a deposit of 16 litres. The product includes a charger with power adaptor. The product was sold online (in particular via Alibaba/Aliexpress).

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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