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 1013/07. Burns, Electric shock, Fire risk reported by Hungary. The product poses a risk of :(i) electric shock because:- the plug of the battery charger is non-standardized, therefore the live pins are accessible when connecting to the power supply.
| Alert Number | 1013/07 |
| Brand | NS. |
| 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.8579 Bar code: 8 134 935 502 031. |
| Published | 12 October 2007 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of :(i) electric shock because:- the plug of the battery charger is non-standardized, therefore the live pins are accessible when connecting to the power supply. - the age symbol (8 years), certain safety instructions of the battery charger and warnings 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 contacts of the battery holder of the remote control can be short-circuited, the cover of the battery charger significantly overheats during abnormal use.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
Product Description
The package of the product contains a plastic toy car (Scale of 1:12, number plate on the car: NO:8579) with a control frequency of 27 or 40 MHz, operated by batteries, a battery charger YIXIN ELECTRONIC (model No. YX-3515A8 AC 220V 50/60 Hz; 7,2V; 250 mA Class II), a remote control ("EXALTED SPORTS CAR CONTROL SUPER POWER'S NEW PROJECT RADIO CONTROL SYSTEM."), 6 batteries-AA 700mAh 1,2V Ni-Cd, and a dry battery of 9V 6LR61. L: 37 cm X W:17 cm X H:10,5 cm.
🌡️ 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.