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SAUNA MAX sauna belt — burns & electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsElectric shockFireMar 30, 2007

Hazard

This product poses a risk of burns and fire because during tests temperature of the belt reaches 180,1°C where the limit is 120 °C, 139,4°C where the limit is 120°C, and 92°C where the limit is 60°C.This product poses a risk of electric shock because it does not meet the requirements concerning dampness resistance.The product poses a risk of electric shock and burns because elements of the belt can easily be improperly installed.In addition, the product exceeds the maximum value leakage current 0,5mA, there is no marking of voltage rating, frequency, power rating, and grade of anti- electric-shock protection, no warnings to not put needles, to not use the belt when it is wet or damp nor instruction to read and keep the user manual.One accident where the consumer got burns has been reported. This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335-2.

Measures taken

  • Sales ban ordered by the authorities — Other

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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