Malmbergs Socket safety tester mains socket tester — electric shock risk
Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights
Hazard
The electrical insulation and the creepage/clearance distances are inadequate. The user may receive an electric shock from live parts.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 61010 .
Measures taken
- Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (05/10/2018)
Product description
Phase indicator/socket tester in a blister pack.
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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