EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Other - -
Electronic cigarette kit "E-power" — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0188/12
Summary
null The mains adaptor supplied with the product poses a risk of electric shock because:· the insulation is not adequate;· the internal connections rely upon solder to maintain their position.· The pins are inadequately sized. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 61558 and the relevant national standard BS 1363.
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Product
Electronic cigarette kit "E-power"
- Name / model
- 18650
- Batch number(s)
- -
- Category
- Other - -
- Electronic cigarette kit supplied with mains adaptor ("Travel Adaptor", model - 18650 - HX-101).
What is the risk?
- null The mains adaptor supplied with the product poses a risk of electric shock because:· the insulation is not adequate;· the internal connections rely upon solder to maintain their position.· The pins are inadequately sized. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 61558 and the relevant national standard BS 1363.
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