Hot Air Gun AK047
Burns, Fire Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/01724/20 |
| Brand | AIKOU |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Burns, Fire |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | AK047 |
| Published | 4 December 2020 |
Risk Description
The product is supplied with a fuse that does not contain an adequateamount of granular filler.As a result, a short circuit and an electric arc may cause the plug to explode, causing burns to the user and increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive, the relevant European standards EN 60335-1 and EN 60335-2-45 and the relevant national standard.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 13/10/2020
Product Description
Hand held mains powered heat gun, red and black plastic body. The product was sold online, in particular via Amazon, under code: X0012ZXNHR.