EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Soldering iron Leader Pro — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00915/25
Summary
The product may develop a fault during use, because of being inadequately fused. At the same time live parts can be accessed without tools. Due to the easy access of the live parts, the fault with the product may lead to a fire, or the user receiving an electric shock The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Soldering iron — Leader Pro
- Brand
- Leader Pro
- Name / model
- FSK-1020
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Black soldering iron with adjustable heat settings. Stock Keeping Unit Number: X001PUWNSJ. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.
What is the risk?
- The product may develop a fault during use, because of being inadequately fused. At the same time live parts can be accessed without tools. Due to the easy access of the live parts, the fault with the product may lead to a fire, or the user receiving an electric shock The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 31/01/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 31/01/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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