Starting cables
Starting cables was recalled on 21 September 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 0933/07. Fire risk reported by Slovakia. This product poses a serious risk of fire because at simulation of thermal overload of cable, allowed temperature during the starting impulse is 135 ºC.
| Alert Number | 0933/07 |
| Brand | ALPIN |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Fire |
| Notifying Country | Slovakia |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | type: 600A, 3m, art. number: 40043, EAN: 9002852400435 |
| Published | 21 September 2007 |
Risk Description
This product poses a serious risk of fire because at simulation of thermal overload of cable, allowed temperature during the starting impulse is 135 ºC. When testing, during the one starting impulse (max. 600A, 15s) the temperature of conductor reached more than 400 ºC, during the second starting impulse (max. 600A, 30s) the temperature of conductor also reached more than 400 ºC. After the tests were finished, the insulation got on fire and conductors burned down.
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 authoritiesDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Starting cable for connecting positive poles of accumulator has a black colour. Starting cable for connecting negative poles of accumulator has a red colour. On the product there is a mark of distributors for SR, Slovenia and CR, manufacturer, EAN code and article number.
🔥 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a fire hazard related to Starting cables.
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.