EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Communication and media equipment
Portable radio Vision “Mini DAB Radio Black” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1932/13
Summary
null The plug adapter allows single-pole insertion of a plug, leaving the remaining free live pin accessible. A Hungarian type plug can be connected to the socket outlet part of the adapter but the continuity of the earth protection circuit is not established.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standard IEC 60884.
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Product
Portable radio — Vision
- Brand
- Vision
- Name / model
- Mini DAB Radio Black · Model: DAB113B
- Batch number(s)
- Batch: SC104859; Bar code: 5 052004 385497
- Category
- Communication and media equipment
- Portable black radio. It operates on mains or with four AA size batteries. The device is equipped with a UK type plug, so a white plug adapter (with marking: "CE, 10/16A 250V~") is attached. Packaging: transparent plastic bag.
What is the risk?
- null The plug adapter allows single-pole insertion of a plug, leaving the remaining free live pin accessible. A Hungarian type plug can be connected to the socket outlet part of the adapter but the continuity of the earth protection circuit is not established.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standard IEC 60884.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 15/11/2013
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