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🧸 Product HU THE NETHERLANDS March 6, 2015

A.I.&E. — Spannungsprüfer / Voltage Meter

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
A.I.&E. — Spannungsprüfer / Voltage Meter
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment

Hazard: The protection rim on the handle is too small. As a result, the user could accidentally touch the live metal tip during normal use. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and t

Origin
The Netherlands
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72 days in total
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What is this? This is a small tool that checks if wires have electricity. It has a metal tip that can touch wires.

What's happening? The safety guard on the handle is too small. You might touch the metal tip by accident while using it.

Does this affect me? If you use this tool in Hungary or the Netherlands, you could get an electric shock.

What should I do? Stop using it now. Ask a shop or an electrician for a safe replacement.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The protection rim on the handle is too small. As a result, the user could accidentally touch the live metal tip during normal use. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and t · Origin: The Netherlands

First published
March 6, 2015
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/152858

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A.I.&E. — Spannungsprüfer / Voltage Meter. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The protection rim on the handle is too small. As a result, the user could accidentally touch the live metal tip during normal use. The product does not comply with...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 6, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Hungary and THE NETHERLANDS.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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