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Orange guitar amplifier – tiny terror — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockNov 14, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - there is insufficient electrical insulation between the primary circuit connected to the mains and the secondary circuit which can be touched via the output terminals, - in the mains transformer the windings are positioned concentrically and installed to the edge of the coil-former, - measured creepage distances and clearances between the primary windings and the secondary winding are less than 5 mm / 4 mm (measured a minimum of 0.4 mm), - measured creepage distances and clearances between the outputs of the primary windings and the secondary windings are less than 5 mm / 4 mm (measured a minimum of 0.3 mm). The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60065.

Measures taken

  • Recall from consumers ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Guitar amplifier in a white metal enclosure with orange and black stripes and a metal handle. "Orange" is visibly inscribed on the product.

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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