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Epilator — recall A12/1783/13

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · France · 2013-12-13 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
A12/1783/13
Date of alert
2013-12-13
Country / jurisdiction
France
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Electric shock, Fire
Brand
Surker
Product category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Product type
Epilator
Reported risk: The electrical insulation of the charger is inadequate. The creepage distances and insulation clearances between the live parts of the primary circuits and the live parts of the secondary circuits are not sufficient.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 61558 and EN 60335.
Action taken by the authority
Type of economic operator to whom the measure were ordered
Other
Category of measure
-
Date of entry into force
14/11/2013
Type of economic operator taking notified measure
Other
Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/92883

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