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PROFI electric soldering-iron — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockJul 13, 2007

Hazard

The product poses a serious risk of electric shock because:- accessible metal parts of the device are not earthed (the earth terminal and earth cable are missing),. the lower and higher limits of working voltage of the electric soldering-iron are not marked in the range of notified parameters,- the instruction for use does not include a text that in case of damaged cord the manufacturer must replaced it. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Measures taken

  • Sales ban, withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

The following technical parameters are indicated on the electric soldering-iron: 220V, 240V, 60W. The supply cord is bifilar 2X0.5mm2.

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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