EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Heated massage mat "Massage - Reversible Faux Shee WAL-MART — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 1467/11
Summary
null The product poses a risk of electric shock because:-the transformer does not have adequate mechanical strength and can break leaving live parts exposed;-the plug adaptor does not have a fuse and the socket contacts are not screened by shutters.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 61558 and the relevant national regulations.
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Product
Heated massage mat "Massage - Reversible Faux Shee — WAL-MART
- Brand
- WAL-MART
- Name / model
- Model: CA-36045(CN) - SilkyModel: BYM-620C
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- A fake sheepskin massage mat with motor and heating. Supplied in clear polythene bag.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of electric shock because:-the transformer does not have adequate mechanical strength and can break leaving live parts exposed;-the plug adaptor does not have a fuse and the socket contacts are not screened by shutters.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 61558 and the relevant national regulations.
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