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EU Safety GateRecalled 2011-02-11serious risk

R/C Formula 1 (Contest)

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R/C Formula 1

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What happened

This recall involves an R/C Formula 1 battery-operated toy car that comes with a battery-operated transmitter, batteries, and an AC/DC adapter for recharging. The product (Model Item Number 6643, with AC/DC Adapter Model YT35V0720250) was notified by the United Kingdom. The adapter has an input of AC 220-240V 50/60Hz and an output of 7.2V 250mA.

The product poses two safety risks. First, the transformer lacks adequate overload protection, which means that if the output circuit short-circuits, the transformer can overheat and cause the enclosure to catch fire. Second, the pins have incorrect dimensions that can cause electric shock. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) or the European standard EN 61558.

The source does not specify a remedy for affected consumers.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

null The product poses a risk of fire because the transformer does not have adequate overload protection. If the output circuit of the transformer short-circuits, the transformer can overheat and the enclosure can catch fire. In addition, the dimensions of the pins are incorrect which can cause electric shock.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 61558.

Details from the source

R/C battery operated toy car with battery operated transmitter (batteries included) and AC/DC Adaptor for recharging battery. Product packaging consists of printed cardboard with images of product and text. Radio Control High Performance Rally Car Series. Model: Item Number: 6643 AC/DC Adaptor Model: YT35V0720250 Input: AC220-240V 50/60Hz. Output: 7.2V 250mA No Bar Code. Notifying country: United Kingdom

Source

Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗

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