Electric shock

0557/06

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Case number
0557/06
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Type / Model
Unknown
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇷🇴 Romania
Country of origin
🇨🇳 China
Published
2006-09-01

⚠️ Risk

The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the product does not pass the humidity test;- the electric resistance is not properly insulated;- the power supply cord is not connected to an earth conductor;- the product does not satisfy the Class II requirements.Therefore, water from body perspiration could enter into live components resulting in a clear risk of electric shock. This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the European Standard EN 60335.One instance of personal injury has been reported.

Measures

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market, recall from consumers and destruction ordered by the authority.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Electrical sauna belt “Velform”