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TV Antenna — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireOct 13, 2006

Hazard

This product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because:- the mains transformer does not meet the requirements on double or reinforced insulation;- the printed board does not meet the requirements on double or reinforced insulation;- the connections of the mains supply wires and wires of the primary winding of the transformer are not fixed in any way;- the supply cord has insufficient cross-section area of conductors; - the plug of the mains supply cord does not meet the requirements on dimensions;- the equipment is not provided with Czech instructions for use.- The test carried out with the test finger proved the possibility of contact with the live parts of the plug.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the LVD Standard.

Measures taken

  • Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the authority — Other

Product description

The active electronic antenna (Class of protection II). The main part is made of plastic with a circular closed dipole and folded dipole (telescopic antennas). The product is equipped with a watch (supplied by a battery 1,5V). Parameters: 220V 60Hz 3,5W, possibility to be supplied by 12V. Packaging: Carton box of dimensions: 13cmx23cmx26cm.

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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