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Digital multimeter / Digitaalinen Yleismittari

Electric shock Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk

Digital multimeter / Digitaalinen Yleismittari was recalled on 27 March 2020 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00457/20. Electric shock risk reported by Finland. The insulation of the test leads melts during use leaving live parts accessible.

Photo of recalled product: Digital multimeter / Digitaalinen Yleismittari
Alert NumberA12/00457/20
BrandLexxa Durable X
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountryFinland
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberMAS830L (tuote 430 310)
Published27 March 2020

Risk Description

The insulation of the test leads melts during use leaving live parts accessible. The product lacks the compulsory over-current protection and its clearance and creepage distances between opposite polarities are insufficient.The user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 61010-1, EN 61010-2-033 and EN 61010-031.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 31/10/2019

Product Description

Digital multimeter of category III for a maximum of 600 V and/or 10 A.

⚡ What Should You Do?

This recall involves a electric shock hazard related to Digital multimeter / Digitaalinen Yleismittari.

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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