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VETO jump leader/starter cable 120a — burns risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsOct 31, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of burns because:- the clip connection of the strands to the terminal pincers is defective. The connection comes loose even at low tensile force,- the diameter of the cable is approximately 3 mm² instead of the required 16 mm²,- the terminal pincers are insulated only at the handle and even there the insulation is defective.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the distributor — Other

Product description

The product is enclosed in a plastic sheath marked "Starterkabel / Anlasserkabel Kupfer" in German and similarly in other languages ("starter cable/jump lead – copper") and the number "9606/120A". The item is printed with the EAN code, the item number and a small, simplified image of the connection to the batteries.

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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