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R/C Helicopter "Two Speed Model of Helicopter – Lu — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireFeb 11, 2011
Photo from the official notice: R/C Helicopter "Two Speed Model of Helicopter – Lu — 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, due to internal short circuit, when connected to the mains supply, several components can fail and internal wiring can melt, - electric shock, because the conductors are not mechanically retained and there are no barriers to prevent a detached wire from reducing creepage distances and clearances. In addition the pins are incorrect.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 61558.

Product description

Infrared remote control 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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