TV Antenna
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This TV antenna model SL-878 has been recalled due to serious electrical safety defects. The mains transformer and printed board lack proper double or reinforced insulation, the mains supply wires are not securely fixed to the transformer's primary winding, the supply cord's conductors are too thin, and the plug does not meet required dimensions. Additionally, the equipment lacks Czech instructions for use. Testing confirmed that users could make contact with live electrical parts on the plug, creating risks of electric shock and fire. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and related safety standards.
A sales ban and market withdrawal have been ordered by the Czech authority, with recalls being issued to consumers. The antenna is an active electronic model with a plastic body, circular and folded telescopic dipoles, and includes a battery-powered watch. It operates at 220V 60Hz using 3.5W or can be powered by 12V. The source does not specify what remedy affected consumers should pursue.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
This product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because:- the mains transformer does not meet the requirements on double or reinforced insulation;- the printed board does not meet the requirements on double or reinforced insulation;- the connections of the mains supply wires and wires of the primary winding of the transformer are not fixed in any way;- the supply cord has insufficient cross-section area of conductors; - the plug of the mains supply cord does not meet the requirements on dimensions;- the equipment is not provided with Czech instructions for use.- The test carried out with the test finger proved the possibility of contact with the live parts of the plug.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the LVD Standard.
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the authority.Date of entry into force: Unknown
The active electronic antenna (Class of protection II). The main part is made of plastic with a circular closed dipole and folded dipole (telescopic antennas). The product is equipped with a watch (supplied by a battery 1,5V). Parameters: 220V 60Hz 3,5W, possibility to be supplied by 12V. Packaging: Carton box of dimensions: 13cmx23cmx26cm. Model: SL-878 (only on the packing) Notifying country: Czechia
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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