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Mains cable S&W “Tápkábel X1/ Power cable X1” — risk: burns, electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00516/20
Summary
The cables inside the mains power cord are too thin. They could overheat during normal use, which could cause burns to the user or even lead to a fire.Furthermore, the insulation and size of the pins of the mains plug and output connector are inappropriate, leaving live parts accessible. The user could touch the accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of…
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Product
Mains cable — S&W
- Brand
- S&W
- Name / model
- Tápkábel X1/ Power cable X1 · 61935
- Barcode
- 8 588588 619354
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Mains power cord of 1.5 metres length with C7 connector intended to be plugged to class II appliances with a C8 inlet.
What is the risk?
- The cables inside the mains power cord are too thin. They could overheat during normal use, which could cause burns to the user or even lead to a fire.Furthermore, the insulation and size of the pins of the mains plug and output connector are inappropriate, leaving live parts accessible. The user could touch the accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive, the relevant European standards EN 60799 and EN 60320-3 and the relevant national standard.
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: 12/12/2019
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