EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Digital multimeter Trotec — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0692/18
Summary
The fuses in the multimeter are not suitable for the measurement categories indicated. As a consequence, measurements in a voltage range of more than 250V may damage the product. This could lead to an electric shock for the user.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Digital multimeter — Trotec
- Brand
- Trotec
- Name / model
- BE48
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Digital multimeter used to check voltage and current in electrical circuits, rated for detection up to 600V according to the instructions for use and on the device.
What is the risk?
- The fuses in the multimeter are not suitable for the measurement categories indicated. As a consequence, measurements in a voltage range of more than 250V may damage the product. This could lead to an electric shock for the user.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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