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🧸 Product ES June 16, 2017

SANDA — SOLDADOR / Soldering Iron

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
SANDA — SOLDADOR / Soldering Iron
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment

Hazard: The electrical insulation is not adequate. The cable does not have an anchoring system and could detach leaving live parts accessible. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and

Origin
People's Republic of China
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This alert was reported 3268 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 2026
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What is this? This is a soldering iron made in China. It can give you an electric shock because its wires are not safe.

What's happening? The iron’s wires can come loose. If they do, you might touch live parts and get hurt.

Does this affect me? If you use this iron at home or work, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it now. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after touching it.

🤖 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: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The electrical insulation is not adequate. The cable does not have an anchoring system and could detach leaving live parts accessible. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
June 16, 2017
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/263729

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What is this product recall alert about?
SANDA — SOLDADOR / Soldering Iron. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The electrical insulation is not adequate. The cable does not have an anchoring system and could detach leaving live parts accessible. The product does not comply with the...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 16, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Spain.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
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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