EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Communication and media equipment
Portable radio "Radio - High Sensitivity Antenna - Waxiba — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0938/12
Summary
null The cross-section of the mains cable is insufficient and the pins of the plug do not have sufficient mechanical strength. As a result, there is a risk of fire due to the cable overheating and a risk of electric shock due to damage to the plug.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60065.
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Product
Portable radio "Radio - High Sensitivity Antenna - — Waxiba
- Brand
- Waxiba
- Name / model
- XB-822
- Batch number(s)
- -
- Category
- Communication and media equipment
- Black and brown plastic portable radio, rectangular shape (17x11x6 cm); operates on mains, AC/220V/50Hz, and with two UM.1X2 batteries.
What is the risk?
- null The cross-section of the mains cable is insufficient and the pins of the plug do not have sufficient mechanical strength. As a result, there is a risk of fire due to the cable overheating and a risk of electric shock due to damage to the plug.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60065.
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