Multiple cord extension set
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A multiple cord extension set branded LUCERNA (model FX 4-7m, art. nr: WX-2003X74Fi) is being recalled due to serious safety defects. The product's isolating material cannot adequately resist excessive heat and fire, and its flexible cable has an insufficient diameter of 0.69 mm². During flame testing, the product ignited and the flame persisted for longer than 30 seconds after the burning wire was removed. Additionally, the flexible cable cannot be safely disconnected from its attachment without permanent damage, and the product's isolation can be damaged under certain circumstances, creating an electric shock risk. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and relevant safety standards.
The distributor has voluntarily withdrawn the product from the market and is recalling it from consumers. A press release has been issued regarding this action. The product is identified by its transparent plastic bag packaging with a paper label displaying the LUCERNA trademark, model number FX 4-7m, art. nr: WX-2003X74Fi, EAN code 8590849470000, and distributor and manufacturer information. The recall was notified by Slovakia. The source does not specify what consumers should do with affected units.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The product poses a risk of fire because:- isolating material is not resistance towards excessive heat, fire and crawling currents,- flexible cable can not be disjointed from attachment without getting permanently useless (during testing flexible cable shall be able to be disjointed), - flexible cable has insufficient diameter (0.69 mm2). When testing with burning wire the flame has occurred. The flame lasted longer than 30 s after the burning wire has been removed;and a risk of electric shock because:- under specific circumstances the isolation of the product can be damaged. Material which the product is made of has insufficient isolating attributes, - dimensions of the plug is incorrect, - marking is incorrect. This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standards.
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the distributor.Press release has been issued.Date of entry into force: Unknown
The product is packed in transparent plastic bag enclosed by paper label on which there are the name of the product in more foreign languages, trademark „LUCERNA“, model, art. no., EAN code, CE mark and data on distributor and manufacturer. On the typal label there are data: 10-16V, ~250V, max. 3500W, CE mark, trademark „LUCERNA“and warning - „do not intervene in a connection!“ Data on cable: H05VV-F, 3G, 1,00mm2. Model: Model: FX 4-7m, art. nr: WX-2003X74Fi, EAN: 8590849470000 Notifying country: Slovakia
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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