EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Machinery
Inverter generator RATO “Unknown” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00100/23
Summary
The insulation is insufficient.The user could touch the accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standards EN 8528-13 and EN 60335-1.
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Product
- Inverter generator. Gasoline used as fuel, output two AC 230 V sockets and one 12 DC output. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The insulation is insufficient.The user could touch the accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standards EN 8528-13 and EN 60335-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 16/08/2023
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