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Starting cables

Fire Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk

Starting cables was recalled on 28 September 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 0973/07. 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.

Photo of recalled product: Starting cables
Alert Number0973/07
BrandCar Commerce
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeFire
Notifying CountrySlovakia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model Number400A, 2,5m, Art. 42143, code: 0538
Published28 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. 400A, 15s) the temperature of conductor reached 357 ºC, during the second starting impulse (max. 400A, 30s) the temperature of conductor reached more than 400 ºC,- after tests have finished, the insulation got on fire and conductors burned down.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and information to consumers by the distributorDate 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 red colour. On the product there is a mark of manufacturer, distributor, origin, type, art., number, code, name of the product both in Slovak and Polish language.

🔥 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.

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