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Voltage tester set "Fázismérő készlet" Promoline — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0354/11
Summary
null The product poses a risk of electric shock as the un-insulated metal tips of both voltage testers are too long and users could consequently touch the live metal ends of the testers by accident. In addition, the protecting rims on the handles, which are intended to stop the users' fingers slipping off the handle, are not large enough.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the…
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Product
Voltage tester set "Fázismérő készlet" — Promoline
- Brand
- Promoline
- Name / model
- 0220,
- Batch number(s)
- 4895136902207
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Voltage tester set, 140-190 mm. The package includes 2 voltage testers. Inscriptions: longer voltage tester: Black Bull; shorter one: Made in China 100-500V AC.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of electric shock as the un-insulated metal tips of both voltage testers are too long and users could consequently touch the live metal ends of the testers by accident. In addition, the protecting rims on the handles, which are intended to stop the users' fingers slipping off the handle, are not large enough.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 61243.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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