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Eleica (the charger), Nonesuch Flame ( the remote controlled jeep), — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockOct 18, 2013
Photo from the official notice: Eleica (the charger), Nonesuch Flame ( the remote controlled jeep), — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Eleica (the charger), Nonesuch Flame ( the remote controlled jeep), — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Eleica (the charger), Nonesuch Flame ( the remote controlled jeep), — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The battery charger supplied with the remote controlled jeep poses a risk of electric shock because the insulation is insufficient and the clearance /creepage distances between the primary and secondary circuits are not sufficient. A user can touch the live parts accessible due the defect in the product, the person receives an electric shock and may be electrocuted.The product does not comply with Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (22/07/2013)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (22/07/2013)

Product description

Remote controlled jeep supplied with a battery charger. The product is sold in transparent cardboard package.Technical specifications:220-240 V, 50/60 Hz, Class II / 4,8Vdc 250mA.

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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