Remote-controlled socket (wireless switch unit)
Fire Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0841/07 |
| Brand | Unitec. |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Fire |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | “Funkfernschalterset 3+1 Mico Silber” (wireless switch unit), Art. No 45156, model EIM-813, EAN 4008153451560. |
| Published | 17 August 2007 |
Risk Description
This product poses a risk of fire because:- it has an insufficient gap between the earth contacts (27.3 mm), - in the thermal test (load test) the temperature rose by up to 100 K, in comparison with the permitted 45 K.This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the R&TTE Directive and the relevant standard DIN VDE 0620-1.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authority.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Set consisting of three remote-controlled sockets and a remote-control device.