Multiple cord extension set
Multiple cord extension set was recalled on 5 October 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 0997/07. Electric shock, Fire risk reported by Slovakia. The product poses a risk of fire because:- isolating material is not resistance towards excessive heat, fire and crawling currents,- flexible cable can not be disjointed from attachment without getting permanently useless (during testing flexible cable shall be able to be disjointed), - flexible cable has insufficient diameter (0.
| Alert Number | 0997/07 |
| 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 4-7m, art. nr: WX-2003X74Fi, EAN: 8590849470000 |
| Published | 5 October 2007 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of fire because:- isolating material is not resistance towards excessive heat, fire and crawling currents,- flexible cable can not be disjointed from attachment without getting permanently useless (during testing flexible cable shall be able to be disjointed), - flexible cable has insufficient diameter (0.69 mm2). When testing with burning wire the flame has occurred. The flame lasted longer than 30 s after the burning wire has been removed;and a risk of electric shock because:- under specific circumstances the isolation of the product can be damaged. Material which the product is made of has insufficient isolating attributes, - dimensions of the plug is incorrect, - marking is incorrect. This 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.Press release has been issued.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
The product is packed in transparent plastic bag enclosed by paper label on which there are the name of the product in more foreign languages, trademark „LUCERNA“, model, art. no., EAN code, CE mark and data on distributor 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 Multiple cord extension set.
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.