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Remote control toy car "Drift" Newqida — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0024/12
Summary
null The mains adaptor has inadequately sized pins. As a result: · damage could occur to the socket with the risk of overheating or arcing within the socket;· the mechanical connections between the base and the cover of the mains adaptor suffer undue strain when inserted or removed from the socket.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant national standard BS 1363.
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Product
- black radio controlled toy sports car with yellow/red flames on body. Contained in a blister pack in a yellow cardboard box with name of product and pictures on it.
What is the risk?
- null The mains adaptor has inadequately sized pins. As a result: · damage could occur to the socket with the risk of overheating or arcing within the socket;· the mechanical connections between the base and the cover of the mains adaptor suffer undue strain when inserted or removed from the socket.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant national standard BS 1363.
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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