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Starter cable

Fire Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk

Starter cable was recalled on 9 January 2009 under EU Safety Gate alert 1544/08. Fire risk reported by Slovakia. The product poses a risk of fire because during starting the cables may burn in the area of both handgrips in 4 seconds.

Photo of recalled product: Starter cable
Alert Number1544/08
BrandPOWER FORCE
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeFire
Notifying CountrySlovakia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberEAN: 5050172904694, 120A
Published9 January 2009

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of fire because during starting the cables may burn in the area of both handgrips in 4 seconds. In addition, the user’s manual does not include the necessary information for safe use of the product.

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 authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

The starter cable for connecting positive poles of accumulator is black; the starting cable for connecting negative poles of accumulator is red. The product is packed in a transparent plastic bag with marking "POWER FORCE", name of the product in 4 languages, 120A, origin and addresses of distributors for Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Poland – Tesco chains.

🔥 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a fire hazard related to Starter cable.

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.

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