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Inverter welder Kraft&Dele “MIG/MMA/TIG Welder” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03396/25
Summary
The cross-sectional area of the power supply cable is inadequate, and the nominal current of applied plug is too low. The wire 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 standard EN 60974-1.
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Product
Inverter welder — Kraft&Dele
- Brand
- Kraft&Dele
- Name / model
- MIG/MMA/TIG Welder · KD1873
- Barcode
- 5903957006970
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Inverter welding machine MIG 275/MMA/TIG250.
What is the risk?
- The cross-sectional area of the power supply cable is inadequate, and the nominal current of applied plug is too low. The wire 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 standard EN 60974-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 28/07/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 28/07/2025
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