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Electric Race Car Set GB GLOBAL “Furious Challenger” — risk: burns, electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0341/18
Summary
The electrical insulation of the power supply is not sufficient. It may overheat and smoke, melt or explode when in use. This could as a consequence lead to fire and burns, or electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
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Product
- Set of toy race track with 2 cars with lights, 2 controllers, lap-counter, single lane straight section and guardrail. It works with a power supplier. Packed in a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- The electrical insulation of the power supply is not sufficient. It may overheat and smoke, melt or explode when in use. This could as a consequence lead to fire and burns, or electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 08/01/2018
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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