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Remote control handset Futaba “7C 2.4GHz Programming for Airplane and Helicopter Models” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1393/14
Summary
null The pins of the charger are too thick. As a result, excessive force is required to insert and removed the adaptor from the mains socket. This could cause damage to the socket or the charger and expose live parts resulting in electric shock and/or fire.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950 and the relevant national standard BS…
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Product
Remote control handset — Futaba
- Brand
- Futaba
- Name / model
- 7C 2.4GHz Programming for Airplane and Helicopter Models · Model: 7C-2.4GHz FF7. Charger part no: P-FBC30D/4
- Batch number(s)
- Bar code R/C handset:4 513886 015724. Bar code charger: 5028967317721
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Remote control handset for airplane and helicopter models supplied with mains charger for handset.
What is the risk?
- null The pins of the charger are too thick. As a result, excessive force is required to insert and removed the adaptor from the mains socket. This could cause damage to the socket or the charger and expose live parts resulting in electric shock and/or fire.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950 and the relevant national standard BS 1363.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 27/06/2014
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