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Electric drill Vontox “Vontox Electric Drill” — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00086/20
Summary
The electrical insulation is inadequate and the clearance/creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient. As a result, the product can overheat, causing burns to the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335-2-45.
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Product
Electric drill — Vontox
- Brand
- Vontox
- Name / model
- Vontox Electric Drill · X00136P4QX
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Orange and black drill.
What is the risk?
- The electrical insulation is inadequate and the clearance/creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient. As a result, the product can overheat, causing burns to the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335-2-45.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 30/10/2020
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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