EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Soldering iron kit Waxrhyed — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01877/25
Summary
The fuse does not contain a ballast, and the product’s plug does not meet the dimensional requirements. Moreover, live parts could be accessed by hand. This may lead to the consumer receiving an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Soldering iron kit — Waxrhyed
- Brand
- Waxrhyed
- Name / model
- Soldering Iron Kit · 9160
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Soldering iron kit. Product sold online, in particular via eBay.
What is the risk?
- The fuse does not contain a ballast, and the product’s plug does not meet the dimensional requirements. Moreover, live parts could be accessed by hand. This may lead to the consumer receiving an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 05/03/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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