Electrical appliances and equipment

Electric blanket

Year: 
2016
Week: 
9
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The electric blanket can be connected directly to the power supply without the control unit. If used in this way, the electric blanket will overheat and a vulnerable person could suffer heatstroke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

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LED floodlight

Year: 
2016
Week: 
7
Product: 
Projecteur à LED 10 W (10W LED floodlight)
Brand: 

There is nothing to prevent the screw holding the earth wire in place from loosening. If the earth wire became detached, the product would not be earthed. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.

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Hair straightener

Year: 
2016
Week: 
7
Product: 
Fast Hair Straightener
Brand: 

The electrical insulation is inadequate: there is access to metal parts separated from live parts by basic insulation which can lead to an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950 and the relevant national standard BS1363.

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Electronic cigarette kit

Year: 
2016
Week: 
6
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The battery charger poses a risk of electric shock because the insulation is not sufficient and the clearance /creepage distances between the primary and secondary windings are not sufficient. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60065.

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?lectric insect killer

Year: 
2016
Week: 
5
Product: 
Insect Killer
Brand: 

There is no adequate protection against accidental contact with live parts. A young child could touch the high voltage grid with their finger and get an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

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?lectric insect killer

Year: 
2016
Week: 
5
Product: 
Insect Killer / Electronic Insect Killer with UVA Lamp
Brand: 

There is no adequate protection against accidental contact with live parts. A young child could touch the high voltage grid with their finger and get an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

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