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Electric steam iron Carrefour Home “Unknown” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1375/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of electric shock because the cable can easily deteriorate, leaving live parts accessible.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Electric steam iron — Carrefour Home
- Brand
- Carrefour Home
- Name / model
- Unknown · HSI2600-12
- Batch number(s)
- 3609230617056
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Steam iron which bears the symbol of Carrefour and its brand line 'Home'.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of electric shock because the cable can easily deteriorate, leaving live parts accessible.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 16/08/2013
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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