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RIWEI iron — electric shock & health risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockOther health riskOct 31, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - the conductors are correctly connected in the system but the earth and neutral terminals have been incorrectly indicated, causing a risk of electric shock when the power cable is replaced,- the users' manual does not include the following warnings: "users must not leave the iron unattended when connected to the power supply"; "the iron must be used and set down on a stable surface";and poses a health risk because before activating the heat protection device, the appliance emits smoke in dangerous quantities, causing a risk of intoxication.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

Steam iron with power of 1500W. Protection against electric shocks. Class I and power cable with type X connection. Packaged in a cardboard box.

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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