Remote-controlled socket (wireless switch unit)

Fire Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Remote-controlled socket (wireless switch unit)
Alert Number0841/07
BrandUnitec.
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeFire
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model Number“Funkfernschalterset 3+1 Mico Silber” (wireless switch unit), Art. No 45156, model EIM-813, EAN 4008153451560.
Published17 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.

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