The risk
The terminal clamps are not fully insulated. This could lead to an unintended flow of current, leading to a voltage arc and burns to users. The product does not comply with the relevant national standard.
Product: Jumper cable, starter cable for passenger vehicles and lorries, 900 Amp with carry bag. Jumper cable, branded cable 2 x 6 meters, for all 12 V batteries .
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · official text, unchanged
Measures taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures Date of entry into force: 15/11/2017
Other burns alerts in 2018
3 of the 419 motor vehicle alerts published in 2018 concerned the same risk.
| A12/1566/18 26 Oct 2018 | Audi R8 |
| A12/0332/18 2 Mar 2018 | VW Various models |
Who notified alerts in 2018
| Notifying country | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 241 |
| France | 55 |
| United Kingdom | 41 |
| Portugal | 37 |
| Poland | 14 |
| Greece | 10 |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all alerts of 2018
More Unknown alerts
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| Positionsljus Environment | Oct 2016 |
| 0423/08 Injuries | Apr 2008 |
| 0422/08 Fire, Injuries | Apr 2008 |
| 0279/08 Cuts, Fire, Injuries | Mar 2008 |
| 1264/07 Injuries | Dec 2007 |
| 1103/07 Fire, Injuries | Oct 2007 |
| 1078/07 Fire, Injuries | Oct 2007 |