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Heat-sealing glue gun — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockDec 8, 2006

Hazard

This product poses a serious risk of electric shock because:- the insulation does not comply with the requirements of the standard on both double and reinforced insulation;(the pins of the plug are insulated insufficiently and the insulation of the conductors of the supply cord does not comply with the requirements on double or reinforced insulation);- when the plug is partly inserted into a socket-outlet, it is possible to touch the pins of the plug by the test finger;- the cross-sectional area of the conductors of the cord is insufficient;- the instructions for the use are not provided in the Czech language.These products do not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the LVD standard.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authority — Other

Product description

Category: Electrical appliancesProduct: Heat-sealing glue gunBrand: Taipan Tools (on the package)Type/number of model: model HJG-053 (on the packaging)

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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