Wireless switch unit

Fire Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Wireless switch unit
Alert Number0551/07
BrandELRO
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeFire
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberFlamingo ELRO AB400S 6899S, Lot No 02A06, EAN 8711658285191
Published22 June 2007

Risk Description

This product poses a serious risk of fire because:- the distance between the protective contacts is too large;- the unit caught fire during the stress test: the temperature of the contacts increased by up to 150K.In addition, the declaration of conformity refers to standard not applicable to these types of product.This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standard.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban and recall from consumers ordered by the authoritiesDate of entry into force: Unknown

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