Travel iron

Electric shock Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Travel iron
Alert Number0479/08
BrandORBIT
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountrySpain
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberModel: TRAVEL MATE 800 W
Published2 May 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of electric shock because the normal operating temperature differs from the rated power by more than + 5% or 20 W. At the rated power of 240 V a difference of + 18.3% was measured.In addition, the instructions for use do not contain safety information.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Travel steam iron with folding handle. The packaging is a cardboard box marked ORBIT TRAVEL MATE 800 W.

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