Soldering iron
Electric shock Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0993/19 |
| Brand | Biltema |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Electric shock |
| Notifying Country | Finland |
| Country of Origin | Sweden |
| Model Number | 20-389 |
| Published | 5 July 2019 |
Risk Description
The live supply conductor is connected directly to accessible metal parts of the appliance. The tip of the soldering iron is live depending on the position of the mains plug. The user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 15/04/2019
Product Description
Soldering iron sold in a plastic casing.