EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Machinery
Electric Knapsack Sprayer Kobold “Intelligent Sprayer” — risk: burns, electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0018/19
Summary
The 12 Volt output from the adapter has the standard 230 Volt IEC connection. The charging 12 Volt port is also the standard 230 Volt IEC type. A user could inadvertently plug a 230 Volt mains cable into the 12 volt charging port. This could lead to a short-circuit and overheating of the battery, causing burns, fire or electric shock.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and…
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Product
- Knapsack sprayer with built-in, rechargeable battery and a deposit of 16 litres. The product includes a charger with power adaptor. The product was sold online (in particular via Alibaba/Aliexpress).
What is the risk?
- The 12 Volt output from the adapter has the standard 230 Volt IEC connection. The charging 12 Volt port is also the standard 230 Volt IEC type. A user could inadvertently plug a 230 Volt mains cable into the 12 volt charging port. This could lead to a short-circuit and overheating of the battery, causing burns, fire or electric shock.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 18/05/2018
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 10/05/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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