Electric steam iron - Steam Iron
Electric shock Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | 1543/09 |
| Brand | SOKANY |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Electric shock |
| Notifying Country | Spain |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | ES-178. NEW DESIGN |
| Published | 27 November 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because:- the enclosures deform to such an extent during use as to compromise the protection against access to live parts;- accessible metal parts of the appliance are not properly earthed;- the conductors in the cable are too thin.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 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 from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Electric steam iron in a cardboard box.