CY · Electric soldering iron

The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the internal conductors do not have the required insulation,- the cable does not have the cross-section area required by the standard,- the appliance does not have a cable gland or a form of cable support,- the appliance is not protected against excessive flexing at the entry point (supply cable),- the appliance does not have an anchoring device for type Y fixing,- the number of mica layers (solid insulation) does not comply with the requirements of the standard, In addition, portable appliances to be used on tables or similar surfaces must include a holder or have a separate form of support, which this electric soldering iron does not have. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Published: 18 July 2008
Notifying authority: Spain
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: 0765/08
Check-digit validated barcodes: 8958143072380

Classification

Category: Electrical appliances and equipment
Risk type: Electric shock
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Electric soldering iron sold in a blister pack. It has an adhesive label. The pictogram on the product indicates that it is not recommended for children under three years.