Cord extension set with switch.
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
LUCERNA model FK 3-7m cord extension sets with switches are being recalled due to serious safety defects. The isolating material lacks adequate resistance to heat and fire, the flexible cable cannot be properly disconnected without permanent damage, and the cable has an insufficient diameter of 0.86 mm². During testing, a burning wire ignited the product and the flame persisted for more than 30 seconds after the wire was removed. Additionally, the isolation can be damaged under certain circumstances due to insufficient insulating properties of the materials used, the plug dimensions are incorrect, and the marking is inadequate. 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The distributor has voluntarily withdrawn the product from the market and is recalling units from consumers. A press release has been issued regarding this recall. The affected product is identified by model number FK 3-7m, article number OY-2111x7 4FA, and EAN code 8590849370102. The source does not specify what action affected consumers should take beyond the distributor's recall efforts.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The product poses a risk of: (i) 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 (0.86 mm2). When testing with burning wire the flame has occurred. The flame lasted longer than 30 s after the burning wire has been removed.(ii) 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 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 distributors 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: FK 3-7m, art. nr: OY-2111x7 4FA, EAN: 8590849370102. Notifying country: Slovakia
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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