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Radio Control Helicopter "Volitation" S Double Horse — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0111/11
Summary
null The product poses a risk of fire because the transformer does not have adequate overload protection. If the output circuit of the transformer short-circuits, the transformer can overheat and the enclosure can catch fire. In addition, the dimensions of the pins are incorrect which can cause electric shock.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 61558.
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Product
Radio Control Helicopter "Volitation" — S Double Horse
- Brand
- S Double Horse
- Name / model
- Item Number: 9053 AC/DC Adaptor Model: E1-041 Input: AC220-240V 50Hz. Output: DC 12V 500mA No Bar Code.
- Batch number(s)
- -
- Category
- Toys
- Wireless RC 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 the transformer does not have adequate overload protection. If the output circuit of the transformer short-circuits, the transformer can overheat and the enclosure can catch fire. In addition, the dimensions of the pins are incorrect which can cause electric shock.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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