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LEIVA electric soldering iron — burns risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsJan 23, 2009

Hazard

The product poses a risk of burns because the increase in temperature of the insulating part of the device (handle) is in excess of the value specified in the standard. The value measured is 60.5 +/- 3.2ºC, whereas the limit laid down is 50ºC. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

The product is an electric soldering iron packed in a blister with the following labelling: Novedades Leiva. CE mark. Made in China. 40-W soldering iron

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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