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R/C Helicopter "Two Speed Model of Helicopter – Lu — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0114/11
Summary
null The product poses a risk of:- fire because, due to internal short circuit, when connected to the mains supply, several components can fail and internal wiring can melt, - electric shock, because the conductors are not mechanically retained and there are no barriers to prevent a detached wire from reducing creepage distances and clearances. In addition the pins are incorrect.The product does not comply with the…
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Product
R/C Helicopter "Two Speed Model of Helicopter – Lu
- Name / model
- Item Number: QS8005 AC/DC Adaptor Model; MJ-12800 Input:AC 110-240 50/60 Hz. Output: DC 12v 800mA
- Batch number(s)
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- Category
- Toys
- Infrared remote control helicopter and AC/DC Adaptor for recharging battery. Product packaging consists of printed cardboard with images of product and text.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of:- fire because, due to internal short circuit, when connected to the mains supply, several components can fail and internal wiring can melt, - electric shock, because the conductors are not mechanically retained and there are no barriers to prevent a detached wire from reducing creepage distances and clearances. In addition the pins are incorrect.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 61558.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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