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Voltage tester set "6pcs Tester Pen" W.I.S. euro-one — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0815/11
Summary
null The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the metal tips of all voltage testers are much longer then required,- the height of the protection rims is less than required.Due to the above dimensions, live parts of the metal tips may be touched by the user during use. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 61243.
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Product
Voltage tester set "6pcs Tester Pen" — W.I.S. euro-one
- Brand
- W.I.S. euro-one
- Name / model
- SE197 (on the packaging)
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- The package includes 6 voltage testers (4 longer and 2 shorter). The testers have plastic covers and these covers constitute integral parts with metal fingertips. The inscription on the longer voltage testers reads: “BLACK BULL”. The inscription on the shorter voltage testers reads: "Made in China 1
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the metal tips of all voltage testers are much longer then required,- the height of the protection rims is less than required.Due to the above dimensions, live parts of the metal tips may be touched by the user during use. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 61243.
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