Hair drier
| Alert Number | 0806/09 |
| Brand | Sokany |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Electric shock, Fire |
| Notifying Country | Hungary |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | RCY-1100W (on the packaging: SM-2000) |
| Published | 19 June 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of:- electric shock, because the mains cable is not properly fixed to the terminals (only soldering is used). Thus, when heating elements break they can come into contact with metal parts, which became active during the test; - fire, when the product overheats. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive 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 and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
The product has a silver-coloured metal cover and black plastic handle. The mains cable (marking: RVVB PVC INSULATED ELECTRIC WIRE 300/300V) is supplied with a non-rewireable plug. Marking on the switch: Shundan AC250V 6A. There is no marking on the motor and heating element. Adequate thermal protection is missing. Technical specification: AC220V; 50/60 Hz; 2000 W; Class II.