Electrical illuminated decoration - Living Aquarium
Electrical illuminated decoration - Living Aquarium was recalled on 10 December 2010 under EU Safety Gate alert 1811/10. Fire risk reported by United Kingdom. The product poses a risk of fire because:- the supply cord is poorly terminated which could lead to overheating and arcing;- there is inadequate clearance between live parts of different polarity and a short circuit could occur;- it does not have an adequate means of cord anchorage and the supply cord connections could fail.
| Alert Number | 1811/10 |
| Brand | PMS |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Fire |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Item numbers affected – 074/319, NSP/010, 074/324 (bar code 5022896743248). |
| Published | 10 December 2010 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of fire because:- the supply cord is poorly terminated which could lead to overheating and arcing;- there is inadequate clearance between live parts of different polarity and a short circuit could occur;- it does not have an adequate means of cord anchorage and the supply cord connections could fail.Two incidents reported.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary recall from consumers by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Electrical, illuminated decoration consisting of a clear plastic casing, similar in appearance to a small domestic aquarium, with a plastic silver base and top. Inside the casing is a printed “aquarium” scene consisting of various brightly coloured tropical fish on a generally blue background with pictures of aquarium plants. The mains operated product contains a motor and lamp. The motor rotates the “aquarium” scene when the power is turned on.
🔥 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a fire hazard related to Electrical illuminated decoration - Living Aquarium.
About this risk
This product poses a fire risk due to overheating, faulty components, or flammable materials that do not meet safety standards.
Recommended action
Disconnect the product from any power source and stop using it immediately. Do not leave it unattended. Store it away from flammable materials. Contact the retailer for a refund.
Who is at risk?
All household members. Fire risks are especially dangerous for sleeping areas and children's rooms.