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GT Model radio-controlled toy helicopter"helicopter 2-speed — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireDec 23, 2011
Photo from the official notice: GT Model radio-controlled toy helicopter"helicopter 2-speed — electric shock & fire risk

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

Hazard

The product poses a risk of fire and electric shock because the power supply unit:- does not have adequate insulation between the input and output circuits;- has internal connections which rely upon solder to maintain their position and a loose wire could reduce creepage distances and clearances.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 61558.

Product description

Radio-controlled helicopter in white glossy cardboard box with black and red text and a small display window. Supplied with power supply unit - Jing Heng brand, model JH0841200 Input 100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz. Output 8.4 V DC 1200 Ma.

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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