Radio-controlled toy car with remote control.
Radio-controlled toy car with remote control. was recalled on 12 October 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 1017/07. Burns, Electric shock, Fire risk reported by Hungary. The product poses a risk of :(i) electric shock because:-the plug of the battery charger (353NRF) is non-standardized, therefore the live pins are accessible when connecting to the power supply, the cover of the battery charger D4120-09-300 can be removed without using a tool, which may entail the accessibility of live parts.
| Alert Number | 1017/07 |
| Brand | NANSHENG. |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Burns, Electric shock, Fire |
| Notifying Country | Hungary |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | NO.8517A (model version NO. 8516A) Bar code: 3549819456044.Description The package of the product contains a plastic toy car (Scale of 1:18) with a control frequency of 27 MHz, (labelling on the product NO:8516 or NO:8517), operated by batteries, a battery charger (model No. 3530NRF or D4120-09-300 input: AC 220V 50/60 Hz; output: 6V; 300 mA Class II), a remote control (“RADIO CONTROL”), 4 batteries ( “LJ Battery or DANENG BATTERY”)-AA 700mAh 1,2V Ni-Cd, and a dry battery of 9V 6F22. |
| Published | 12 October 2007 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of :(i) electric shock because:-the plug of the battery charger (353NRF) is non-standardized, therefore the live pins are accessible when connecting to the power supply, the cover of the battery charger D4120-09-300 can be removed without using a tool, which may entail the accessibility of live parts. - the age symbol (8 years), certain safety instructions and warnings referring to the battery charger are missing.(ii) burns and fire since the batteries can be charged in the toy car, they are removable without using a tool and interchangeable with the dry battery. The cover of the battery charger significantly overheats during abnormal use; the contacts of the battery holder of the remote control can be short-circuited.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and relevant European standards EN-60335 and EN-50088.
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 authority. Date of entry into force: Unknown
🌡️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a burns, electric shock, fire hazard related to Radio-controlled toy car with remote control..
About this risk
This product can cause burns due to overheating, faulty insulation, or flammable materials that ignite during use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. If you have suffered burns, cool the area with running water and seek medical attention. Do not attempt to repair the product.
Who is at risk?
All users. Children and elderly people are particularly vulnerable to burn injuries.