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Voltage tester PriMax “2/1 Set” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1626/13
Summary
null When using the voltage testers in daylight, the user cannot see the light on the indicator (on both models). The user can therefore conclude that there is no voltage at the point of measurement when in fact there may be a high voltage. If the user touches the point of measurement in this case, they will receive an electric shock.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant…
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Product
Voltage tester — PriMax
- Brand
- PriMax
- Name / model
- 2/1 Set · No 403, No 305
- Batch number(s)
- 8 711252 408224
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Voltage tester set in single package with yellow andtransparent covering includes 2 models (one longerand one shorter)
What is the risk?
- null When using the voltage testers in daylight, the user cannot see the light on the indicator (on both models). The user can therefore conclude that there is no voltage at the point of measurement when in fact there may be a high voltage. If the user touches the point of measurement in this case, they will receive an electric shock.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 61243.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 14/10/2013
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