Welding machine
Electric shock Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/00666/21 |
| Brand | Pitstone |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Electric shock |
| Notifying Country | Finland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 160A |
| Published | 21 May 2021 |
Risk Description
The electrical insulation is inadequate and the creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient.Accessible parts can become live and the user could receive an electric shock from them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60974-1.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 21/01/2021
Product Description
Welding machine Electrical specifications:230V AC; 50/60Hz ; IP21; 4.9kVa.The product was also sold online.