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Facial vapour steamer “Ion Vapour Steamer” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0757/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of electric shock because there is access to conductive parts that are separated from live parts only by basic insulation and are not connected to the earth conductor.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
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Product
Facial vapour steamer
- Name / model
- Ion Vapour Steamer · 3338
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Facial vapour steamer in white with a blue nozzle. Voltage: AC 220-240V 50/60Hz. Power: 450W. In white and red cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of electric shock because there is access to conductive parts that are separated from live parts only by basic insulation and are not connected to the earth conductor.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 28/05/2013
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