STAMVICK voltage tester — electric shock risk
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Hazard
The product poses a risk of electric shock because the metal tip is too long and the protection rim on the handle is too small. As a result, the user could accidentally touch the live metal tip during normal use.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 61243.
Measures taken
- Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other
- Recall of the product from end users — Other (18/01/2013)
Product description
Voltage tester with red and transparent covering. A glimm lamp is located in the handle for the indication of phase. The packaging of the product is a blue plastic holder with a hang tab.
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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