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Portable radio-cassette recorder MEGA SOUND – Kingsound

Serious risk Electric shock

Published by Safety Gate 27 Nov 2008In the weekly report of 28 Nov 2008 (week 47, 2008)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 7 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Portable radio-cassette recorder MEGA SOUND
Brand
Kingsound
Type / model
KS-1900 DL, bar code: 6926950220248
Description
Portable cassette recorder with integrated radio, operated from mains supply (230V 50Hz) or batteries (4x1.5V „D”). Special features: disco light effects in the loudspeakers and on the tuning scale. Technical parameters: Class II; 220 ACV 50Hz.; 4x1.5DCV; AM 530-1600 KHz; FM 76-108MHz; TV2-5CH. Dimensions: 125x135x285mm.
Risk
The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - the conductors (the insulation of which are smaller than required by the standard) are accessible through the lid of the battery compartment, - the wires are not properly fixed, - the night light is fitted with a non-compliant plug. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60065.
Measures
  • Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities
Notifying country
Hungary
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 1359/08
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2008-47 (XML)
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