Extension cord set - Portable electrical adaptor

Electric shock, Fire Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Extension cord set - Portable electrical adaptor
Alert Number0867/08
BrandLUCERNA
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock, Fire
Notifying CountrySlovakia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberModel: FX 5-3, art. nr: OY-2171X3, 4Fi, EAN: 8590849530001
Published15 August 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because :- the cross-sectional area of 0,75 mm2 for the flexible cable is less than required 1.5 mm2. - diameter of impress given balls is 2,3 mm whereas it should not exceed 2 mm.- insufficient insulating properties of the material from which the product is made. Under certain circumstances, a damage of insulation of the product may occur. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standards.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

The product is packed in a transparent plastic bag closed with a cardboard label with names of the product in various languages, trade name “LUCERNA” and others. The product is white with 5 socket-outlets with data 10-16 V, ~250V, max. 3500W, CE, trade name „LUCERNA“ and warnings „Nezasahujte do zapojenia!“ Data on the cable: H05VV-F, 3G, 1,0mm2.

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