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Karaoke Machine “Wireless Microphone Karaoke Equipment” — risk: burns, electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/0099/19
Summary
One plug pin can be inserted into the socket, leaving the other live plug pin accessible. The user could touch live parts and receive an electric shock. Furthermore, the charger can overheat and cause burns to the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 62638.
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Product
Karaoke Machine
- Name / model
- Wireless Microphone Karaoke Equipment
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- 50W Bluetooth Speaker with Wireless Handled Microphone PA System.
What is the risk?
- One plug pin can be inserted into the socket, leaving the other live plug pin accessible. The user could touch live parts and receive an electric shock. Furthermore, the charger can overheat and cause burns to the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 62638.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 13/08/2019
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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