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Soldering iron kit Vontox “Vontox Soldering Iron Kit” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00085/20
Summary
The product is not earthed.As a result, consumer can touch part of the product that is at high voltage and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 60335-2-45.
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Product
Soldering iron kit — Vontox
- Brand
- Vontox
- Name / model
- Vontox Soldering Iron Kit · X0015U65CV
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Black metal soldering iron, supplied as part of a kit with various accessories.
What is the risk?
- The product is not earthed.As a result, consumer can touch part of the product that is at high voltage and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 60335-2-45.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ExporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 30/09/2020
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