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Power inverter INOV TECH “Mini pseudo-sine wave inverter” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0616/17
Summary
null Insufficient insulation between parts under 230 V and parts under 12 V voltage causes a risk of electric shock for users. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950.
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Product
Power inverter — INOV TECH
- Brand
- INOV TECH
- Name / model
- Mini pseudo-sine wave inverter · 150W; ref : 495218
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Power inverter; 12 volt to 220 volt, 150 W; for cars, caravans and camping vans.
What is the risk?
- null Insufficient insulation between parts under 230 V and parts under 12 V voltage causes a risk of electric shock for users. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 22/03/2017
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 22/03/2017
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