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Inverter welder HECKERMANN “Spawarka inwertorowa” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00014/26
Summary
The cross-sectional areas of the power supply and welding cables are inadequate. Moreover, the power supply cable is too short and the wires may overheat and cause the insulation to become damaged making live parts accessible. The user could touch live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive, nor with the European standards EN 60974-1 and EN…
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Product
Inverter welder — HECKERMANN
- Brand
- HECKERMANN
- Name / model
- Spawarka inwertorowa · HCMN-350A, MMA 250-A-A
- Barcode
- 5904507668952
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Inverter welding machine, equipped with a set of welding cables.
What is the risk?
- The cross-sectional areas of the power supply and welding cables are inadequate. Moreover, the power supply cable is too short and the wires may overheat and cause the insulation to become damaged making live parts accessible. The user could touch live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive, nor with the European standards EN 60974-1 and EN 60974-11.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 27/11/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 27/11/2025
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