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Electric shaver Surker “RECHARGEABLE SHAVER” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0340/19
Summary
The dimensions of the socket outlet on the mains lead of the shaver are not suitable. The user could consequently touch live parts while connecting the mains lead to the shaver, leading to electric shock.The insulation between live parts and the accessible metal housing is insufficient. Consequently accessible parts could become live, this could cause the user to receive an electric shock when holding the shaver.The…
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Product
Electric shaver — Surker
- Brand
- Surker
- Name / model
- RECHARGEABLE SHAVER · RSCW-2015 REF: 10105
- Batch number(s)
- 6 955519 320153 (on the packaging); 5 995858 101052 (on a label)
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Rechargeable double-head reciprocating shaver with a built-in battery which can be charged via the supplied mains connection set. Sold in a colourful cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- The dimensions of the socket outlet on the mains lead of the shaver are not suitable. The user could consequently touch live parts while connecting the mains lead to the shaver, leading to electric shock.The insulation between live parts and the accessible metal housing is insufficient. Consequently accessible parts could become live, this could cause the user to receive an electric shock when holding the shaver.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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 01/11/2018
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 01/11/2018
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