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Remote controlled car "Lets go racer" — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0025/12
Summary
null The mains adaptor poses a risk of fire and electric shock because its insulation resistance is not sufficient. In addition, the pins of the mains adaptor are inadequately sized.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 61558 and the relevant national standard.
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Product
Remote controlled car "Lets go racer"
- Name / model
- 566/27
- Batch number(s)
- -
- Category
- Toys
- a young child's remote controlled racing car. Car is cartoon like with a face at the front and bleu with racing stripes. The box is yellow with pictures of the car.
What is the risk?
- null The mains adaptor poses a risk of fire and electric shock because its insulation resistance is not sufficient. In addition, the pins of the mains adaptor are inadequately sized.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 61558 and the relevant national standard.
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