Electric soldering iron

Burns Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Electric soldering iron
Alert Number0062/09
BrandLEIVA
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeBurns
Notifying CountrySpain
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberModel: SDA-40 Bar Code: 8431487118711
Published23 January 2009

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of burns because the increase in temperature of the insulating part of the device (handle) is in excess of the value specified in the standard. The value measured is 60.5 +/- 3.2ºC, whereas the limit laid down is 50ºC. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Measures Taken

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

Product Description

The product is an electric soldering iron packed in a blister with the following labelling: Novedades Leiva. CE mark. Made in China. 40-W soldering iron

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