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R/C Formula 1 – Contest

Serious risk Electric shock, Fire

Published by Safety Gate 1 Feb 2011In the weekly report of 11 Feb 2011 (week 6, 2011)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 7 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
R/C Formula 1
Brand
Contest
Type / model
Item Number: 6643 AC/DC Adaptor Model: YT35V0720250 Input: AC220-240V 50/60Hz. Output: 7.2V 250mA No Bar Code.
Batch
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Description
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.
Risk
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.
Notifying country
United Kingdom
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0112/11
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 0112/11
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2011-006 (XML)
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