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Not known soldering iron — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockAug 26, 2011
Photo from the official notice: Not known soldering iron — electric shock risk

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Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because:·         The insulation between the accessible metal parts and active parts of the soldering iron is not sufficient.·         The dimensions of the flat plug are too small and the pins are not fitted with insulating parts. ·         The cross-section area of the core of the cable is less then required. ·         The inlet of the cable does not have an insulating lining or bushing. ·         The mains supply cable is not protected against pulling and twisting. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Product description

Mains powered soldering iron. Power supply cable with two cores is approximately half a meter long.

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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