Electric steam iron - Steam Iron

Electric shock Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Electric steam iron - Steam Iron
Alert Number1543/09
BrandSOKANY
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountrySpain
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberES-178. NEW DESIGN
Published27 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.

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