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Screwdrivers and voltage tester set TRACON ELECTRIC “8 db-os Csavarhuzo Keszlet / Screwdriver Set” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1832/13
Summary
null The metal fingertip of the voltage tester is too long. The height of the protection rim on the handle of the voltage tester is too small. The non-insulated parts of three of the screwdrivers are too long. Consequently, the user can touch the live metal ends easily during normal use.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 61243 and EN 60900.
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Product
Screwdrivers and voltage tester set — TRACON ELECTRIC
- Brand
- TRACON ELECTRIC
- Name / model
- 8 db-os Csavarhuzo Keszlet / Screwdriver Set · Model: CSHK1000
- Batch number(s)
- Bar code: 5 997374 105613 (on the packaging); 5 997374 105545 (on a sticker)
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- The set consists of 7 insulated screwdrivers and 1 voltage tester. Packaging of the product: blister.
What is the risk?
- null The metal fingertip of the voltage tester is too long. The height of the protection rim on the handle of the voltage tester is too small. The non-insulated parts of three of the screwdrivers are too long. Consequently, the user can touch the live metal ends easily during normal use.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 61243 and EN 60900.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 06/02/2013
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