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Radio-controlled toy helicopter

24th December 2011

Item Description:

"Helicopter 2-speed"

Brand: GT Model

Type/number of model: Model QS8004 AC/DC Adaptor - model JH0841200

Description: Radio-controlled helicopter in white glossy cardboard box with black and red text and a small display window. Supplied with power supply unit - Jing Heng brand, model JH0841200 Input 100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz. Output 8.4 V DC 1200 Ma.

Country of origin: China

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Danger:

Fire and Electric shock

The product poses a risk of fire and electric shock because the power supply unit:
- does not have adequate insulation between the input and output circuits;
- has internal connections which rely upon solder to maintain their position and a loose wire could reduce creepage distances and clearances.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 61558.

Action Taken:

Import rejected by the customs authorities.

Notifying Country:

United Kingdom

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Notes & History:

24th December 2011 by Recalls Importer

Item imported from European Commission RAPEX

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