EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Travel steam iron ITALVAPOR “The New Light Weight Steam Iron” — risk: burns, electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0335/17
Summary
null The mains cable is too short and could consequently deteriorate as a result of mechanical force leaving live parts accessible. Due to the way the product is constructed, the user's hand could come into contact with parts that reach high temperatures.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
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Product
Travel steam iron — ITALVAPOR
- Brand
- ITALVAPOR
- Name / model
- The New Light Weight Steam Iron · Type S001
- Batch number(s)
- 80210840502107
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Mini electric steam iron, packed in a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The mains cable is too short and could consequently deteriorate as a result of mechanical force leaving live parts accessible. Due to the way the product is constructed, the user's hand could come into contact with parts that reach high temperatures.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 05/07/2016
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