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DVD player was recalled on 14 December 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 1306/07. Electric shock risk reported by Finland. This product poses a risk of electric shock due to the fact that there is not sufficient electrical insulation between the primary circuit connected to the mains and the secondary circuit that can be touched.

Photo of recalled product: DVD player
Alert Number1306/07
BrandDenver
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountryFinland
Country of OriginUnknown
Model NumberType: Denver DVU-1008mk2. EAN: not available.
Published14 December 2007

Risk Description

This product poses a risk of electric shock due to the fact that there is not sufficient electrical insulation between the primary circuit connected to the mains and the secondary circuit that can be touched. The secondary circuit is accessible through the terminals. Creepage distances and clearances in the mains transformer between the primary windings and secondary windings, between the primary windings and the output winding wires of the secondary windings, between the secondary windings and output winding wires of the primary windings are less than 5 / 4 mm (measured a minimum 0.45 mm / 3.5 mm / 1.7 mm). The secondary circuit is accessible through the terminals. The windings are positioned concentrically on a single coil former. All output winding wires are not insulated with the insulation tubes.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall from consumers ordered by the authorities. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

DVD Player. State-of-the-art MPEG-4 and MP4 decoding technology. Class 1 laser product.

⚡ What Should You Do?

This recall involves a electric shock hazard related to DVD player.

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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