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W.I.S. euro-one voltage tester set "6pcs tester pen" — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockAug 19, 2011
Photo from the official notice: W.I.S. euro-one voltage tester set "6pcs tester pen" — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: W.I.S. euro-one voltage tester set "6pcs tester pen" — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: W.I.S. euro-one voltage tester set "6pcs tester pen" — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the metal tips of all voltage testers are much longer then required,- the height of the protection rims is less than required.Due to the above dimensions, live parts of the metal tips may be touched by the user during use. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 61243.

Product description

The package includes 6 voltage testers (4 longer and 2 shorter). The testers have plastic covers and these covers constitute integral parts with metal fingertips. The inscription on the longer voltage testers reads: “BLACK BULL”. The inscription on the shorter voltage testers reads: "Made in China 1

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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