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S Double Horse radio control helicopter "volitation" — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireFeb 11, 2011
Photo from the official notice: S Double Horse radio control helicopter "volitation" — electric shock & fire risk

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

Hazard

The product poses a risk of fire because the transformer does not have adequate overload protection. If the output circuit of the transformer short-circuits, the transformer can overheat and the enclosure can catch fire. In addition, the dimensions of the pins are incorrect which can cause electric shock.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 61558.

Product description

Wireless RC Helicopter and AC/DC Adaptor for recharging battery. Product packaging consists of printed cardboard with images of product and text.

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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