Electric shock, Fire

0182/06

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Case number
0182/06
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇭🇺 Hungary
Country of origin
Unknown
Published
2006-03-31

⚠️ Risk

The notified iron presents risk of electric shock because during the tests appliance began to emit smoke, gas and flame. The cover melted, opened and live parts became accessible. Moreover, the cross section area of the conductor is less than required and the product does not have a thermal fuse, regulating switch and it may cause fire.This product does not comply with the LVD Directive and the relevant European Standards.

Measures

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

Steam iron "TECHNIKA" Type/model: TK-1368A.