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VELFORM sauna belt — burns & electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsElectric shockFireJul 6, 2007

Hazard

The product poses a serious risk of electric shock because:- the cord anchorage protecting against pulling and twisting force is missing;- the plug is of non-standardized type;- the insulation is insufficient therefore flashover occurs;and of fire and burns because the cross section area of the mains cable is too small and the appliance overheats during the abnormal operation test.This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

The mains cable of the product is connected to the control unit supplied with yellow plastic cover, where a silver turn button and a red turn-on LED is placed. The output wire of this is connected to the sauna belt. Main parts of the device: mains plug (2.5A, 250V); mains cable (JULUYIXI JUEYUAN DIANXIAN 227 IEC 52 (RVV) 300/300V); control panel (FA74). Technical specification: 230 V; 50-60 Hz; 55 W. Class II (by appearance); lot identification: T-134-1.

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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