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🧸 Product GB October 30, 2020

Vontox — Vontox Soldering Iron Kit

Black metal soldering iron, supplied as part of a kit with various accessories.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Vontox — Vontox Soldering Iron Kit
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment

Hazard: The product is not earthed. As a result, consumer can touch part of the product that is at high voltage and receive an electric shock.

Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Exportator) Destruction of the product
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2098 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.
📈 Timeline
73 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 29, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a soldering iron kit called Vontox. It is an electrical tool used for joining metal parts.

What's happening? The product has a problem. It is not properly grounded, which means it can give you an electric shock if you touch certain parts.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this soldering iron kit in Great Britain, you could be at risk of an electric shock.

What should I do? Stop using the product right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after touching it. Contact the seller or manufacturer for a repair or 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Vontox
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The product is not earthed. As a result, consumer can touch part of the product that is at high voltage and receive an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
October 30, 2020
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002254

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Vontox — Vontox Soldering Iron Kit. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The product is not earthed. As a result, consumer can touch part of the product that is at high voltage and receive an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of Chi...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 30, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to United Kingdom.
▸ 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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