[PIO] Announcement of the Labour Inspection Department on dangerous products in the Cypriot market

The Labour Inspectorate Department of the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance informs employers, self-employed persons and consumers that the dangerous battery sprinklers circulating in the Cypriot market, with the following charging system, pose a risk of electric shock, fire and burns (see Photo 1).

These sprinklers are considered dangerous in that the 12 volt output of the charger (female) has the standard IEC 230 volt connection, while the 12 volt charging port (male) is also the standard IEC 230 volt.

The user could accidentally connect a 230 volt power cable to the 12 volt charging port.

The user could accidentally connect a 230 volt power cable to the 12 volt charging port. This could lead to a short circuit and overheating of the battery, causing burns, fire or electric shock.

A similar dangerous product has been identified in the European Union and its details have been registered in the Rapid Alert System (RAPEX). RAPEX Communication No. A11/0018/19 is relevant.

TEEE issued a Notice of Withdrawal for the sprayers with the name/model no. "KAOKEY / JN-MD16A" and "EARTH / ZQ-7002" that it identified after carrying out checks.

Battery sprayer users are advised to check their sprayers and in case of detecting the above charging system, return the sprayer to the supplier.

For further information, the public may contact the relevant Department Officers at 22879033 or 22405604.

(AF/SX)
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