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Mains socket tester Laserliner “Live Tester Plus” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0586/19
Summary
The electrical insulation, creepage and clearance distances and electric strength are inadequate. Consequently accessible parts may become live and lead the user to receive an electric shock.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 61010.
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Product
Mains socket tester — Laserliner
- Brand
- Laserliner
- Name / model
- Live Tester Plus · Article N° 083.027A
- Batch number(s)
- 4021563694495
- Category
- Measuring instruments
- Phase indicator/socket tester sold in a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- The electrical insulation, creepage and clearance distances and electric strength are inadequate. Consequently accessible parts may become live and lead the user to receive an electric shock.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 61010.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 17/12/2018
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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