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Electric fan Howell “Ventilatore da Pavimento” — risk: electric shock, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0300/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of electric shock and injuries because:- The distance between the live motor windings and the motor's accessible metal casing is not sufficient.- The wires of the windings are not correctly secured and could touch accessible metal parts.- The product can fall over during use.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
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Product
Electric fan — Howell
- Brand
- Howell
- Name / model
- Ventilatore da Pavimento · HP-43
- Batch number(s)
- 8018474515458
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- White free-standing fan with three blue blades.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of electric shock and injuries because:- The distance between the live motor windings and the motor's accessible metal casing is not sufficient.- The wires of the windings are not correctly secured and could touch accessible metal parts.- The product can fall over during use.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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