Cord extension set - extending moving supply
Cord extension set - extending moving supply was recalled on 5 October 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 1003/07. Electric shock, Fire risk reported by Slovakia. This product poses a serious risk of electric shock and fire because :- during the testing moving cable has detached and conductors got cut off (electrical connections of non-dismantled attachments must not be cut off),- flexible cable has insufficient diameter (0.
| Alert Number | 1003/07 |
| Brand | LUCERNA |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Electric shock, Fire |
| Notifying Country | Slovakia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Model: FX 3-10m, art. N°: OY-2191x10 4FA, EAN: 8590849370003 |
| Published | 5 October 2007 |
Risk Description
This product poses a serious risk of electric shock and fire because :- during the testing moving cable has detached and conductors got cut off (electrical connections of non-dismantled attachments must not be cut off),- flexible cable has insufficient diameter (0.86 mm²), - when testing with burning wire a flame occurred. The flame lasted longer than 30 s after the burning wire has been removed,- material which the product is made of has insufficient isolating attributes. Under specific circumstances the isolation of the product can be damaged. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standards.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the distributor.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
The product is packed in transparent plastic bag enclosed by paper label on which there is the name of the product in more foreign languages, trademark "LUCERNA", model, art. no., EAN code, CE mark and data on distributors and manufacturer. On the typal label there are data: "10-16V, ~250V, max. 3500W, CE mark, trademark LUCERNA" and warning – "do not intervene in a connection!" Data on cable: H05VV-F, 3G, 1,00mm2.
⚡ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a electric shock, fire hazard related to Cord extension set - extending moving supply.
About this risk
This product has inadequate electrical insulation, faulty wiring, or other electrical defects that can cause electric shock during use.
Recommended action
Unplug the product immediately and do not use it. Do not attempt to repair it yourself. Contact the manufacturer or retailer for a recall remedy.
Who is at risk?
Anyone using the product, especially in wet environments such as bathrooms or kitchens.