Electric shock, Injuries Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
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Alert Number0239/06
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock, Injuries
Notifying CountrySlovenia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published5 May 2006

Risk Description

Product poses risks of electric shock and injuries because:- it is possible to touch fan blades with test finger before and after the test with force of 20 N to the guard,- internal wiring is in contact with the metallic housing of motor, which has sharp edge,- measured clearance and creepage distance between conductor with basic insulation and accessible surface through gap between push button and housing is less than 1 mm (the limit is 4 mm),- there is no provision for earthing,- instruction does not contain the warning about the replacement of the supply cord by qualified person.This product does not comply with the relevant European Standard.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market ordered by authority.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Electrical fan "WATTON"Type/model: FS-1602A, 3830037263249.

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