Travel iron
Electric shock Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0479/08 |
| Brand | ORBIT |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Electric shock |
| Notifying Country | Spain |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Model: TRAVEL MATE 800 W |
| Published | 2 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.