PLASTENA electric soldering iron — electric shock risk

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- it does not have instructions for use, operation or cleaning, - it is possible to access metal parts which are only separated from the live parts by functional insulation,- the insulation did not withstand the voltage test,- the insulation failed the electric strength test, as there are insulation sleeves which are not securely positioned,- the dimensions of the plug are different from those specified in the standard,- the supply cable section is 0.36 mm², which is less than the 0.50 mm² required by the standard, and there is no device to anchor the supply cable to protect it against pulling and twisting,- the supply conductors are not fixed by terminals and the connection is made by twisting the conductors, without any other form of support,- the clearances and creepage distances between live parts and accessible metal parts are less than those laid down in the standard.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Measures taken

• Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Electric soldering iron with a red plastic handle. It has a silver label on which is written: ‘SOLDERING IRON 220V 25W CE’. It comes in a blister pack, the front of which bears the following wording ‘Plastena’ ‘25W Soldering iron’ ‘Professional V362’. On the back there is a bar code.