EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Motor vehicles
Jumper cable — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0004/18
Summary
The terminal clamps are not fully insulated. This could lead to an unintended flow of current, leading to a voltage arc and burns to users. The product does not comply with the relevant national standard.
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Product
Jumper cable
- Name / model
- Rozruchowe cable, 900 Amp
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Jumper cable, starter cable for passenger vehicles and lorries, 900 Amp with carry bag. Jumper cable, branded cable 2 x 6 meters, for all 12 V batteries .
- Production dates: 5 900 768 423514
What is the risk?
- The terminal clamps are not fully insulated. This could lead to an unintended flow of current, leading to a voltage arc and burns to users. The product does not comply with the relevant national standard.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 15/11/2017
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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