Soldering iron
Electric shock, Fire Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/02485/23 |
| Brand | Y.K.C. |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Electric shock, Fire |
| Notifying Country | Poland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 13 October 2023 |
Risk Description
The power supply cable is not sufficiently secured and could easily be pulled out. A user may touch exposed live parts and receive an electric shock. Due to the lack of a stand, the soldering iron may come in contact with a surface and cause a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN 60335-1 and EN 60335-2-45.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 25/09/2023Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 25/09/2023
Product Description
Soldering iron.