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Celsius / Lämmitettävät hanskat

Electric shock Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk

Celsius / Lämmitettävät hanskat was recalled on 1 April 2016 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/0395/16. Electric shock risk reported by Finland. The battery charger for the gloves is not sufficiently insulated and live parts may become accessible, causing an electric shock.

Photo of recalled product: Celsius / Lämmitettävät hanskat
Alert NumberA12/0395/16
BrandErä trekking
CategoryHobby/sports equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountryFinland
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberHM-042-1200
Published1 April 2016

Risk Description

The battery charger for the gloves is not sufficiently insulated and live parts may become accessible, causing an electric shock.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 03/02/2016Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 03/02/2016

Product Description

Heatable gloves supplied with a battery charger in a green cardboard box.Battery charger,electrical specifications: Input: 100-240V, 50/60Hz. Output: DC 4.2V, 1200mA. Class II.

⚡ What Should You Do?

This recall involves a electric shock hazard related to Celsius / Lämmitettävät hanskat.

About this risk

This product has inadequate electrical insulation, faulty wiring, or other electrical defects that can cause electric shock during use.

Recommended action

Unplug the product immediately and do not use it. Do not attempt to repair it yourself. Contact the manufacturer or retailer for a recall remedy.

Who is at risk?

Anyone using the product, especially in wet environments such as bathrooms or kitchens.

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