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Gas detector / alarm Mentavill “Natural Gas Alarm” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1395/12
Summary
null The product poses a risk of electric shock because:· The accessible basic insulated wires can come into contact with the sharp edges of metal the parts. In case of damage to the insulation, live metal parts can become accessible. · The supply cable of the product is not equipped with a cord anchorage and therefore it is not protected against pulling and twisting which could result in the live cable end becoming…
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Product
Gas detector / alarm — Mentavill
- Brand
- Mentavill
- Name / model
- Natural Gas Alarm · SG-2008V SG-2008EX
- Batch number(s)
- 5 998282 1318935 998282 131251
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Propane-butane, methane or natural gas detector / alarm. Green, red and yellow LEDs indicate the operating modes: power, alarm, fault. Packaging: cardboard box
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of electric shock because:· The accessible basic insulated wires can come into contact with the sharp edges of metal the parts. In case of damage to the insulation, live metal parts can become accessible. · The supply cable of the product is not equipped with a cord anchorage and therefore it is not protected against pulling and twisting which could result in the live cable end becoming accessible.· The insulation resistance between the primary and secondary circuits is not sufficient.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
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