2020.12.04 Recall: AIKOU - Hot Air Gun AK047
04 December 2020
The following notice has been issued by the European Commission:
Alert number
A12/01724/20
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Product
Hot air gun
Brand
AIKOU
Name
Hot Air Gun AK047
Type / number of model
AK047
Barcode
Unknown
Batch number
Unknown
Counterfeit
Unkown
Risk type
Burns, fire
The product is supplied with a fuse that does not contain an adequate amount of granular filler.
As a result, a short circuit and an electric arc may cause the plug to explode, causing burns to the user and increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive, the relevant European standards EN 60335-1 and EN 60335-2-45 and the relevant national standard.
Measures taken by economic operators:
Destruction of the product (By: importer)
Description
Hand held mains powered heat gun, red and black plastic body. The product was sold online, in particular via Amazon, under code: X0012ZXNHR.
Packaging description
Red and black cardboard packaging depicting a photo of the product.
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert submitted by
United Kingdom
Type of alert
Serious
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