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Voltage tester Craft “4x190mm Digital Voltage Tester” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00232/23
Summary
The uninsulated metal tip of the voltage tester is too long. The leakage currents are too high and the electrical strength of the product is inadequate.The user could accidentally touch the live metal parts during normal use and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with European standard EN 60900.
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Product
Voltage tester — Craft
- Brand
- Craft
- Name / model
- 4x190mm Digital Voltage Tester · 6468
- Barcode
- 5999564743650
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Screwdriver-shaped voltage detector with digital LCD voltage range display.
What is the risk?
- The uninsulated metal tip of the voltage tester is too long. The leakage currents are too high and the electrical strength of the product is inadequate.The user could accidentally touch the live metal parts during normal use and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with European standard EN 60900.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 28/10/2022
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 28/10/2022
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 28/10/2022
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