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EU Safety GateRecalled 2007-12-14serious risk

Cord extension set (Predlzovací pohyblivý prívod) (LUCERNA)

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Cord extension set (Predlzovací pohyblivý prívod)

  • Brand LUCERNA

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What happened

A cord extension set sold under the trade name "LUCERNA" (model FX 3-3) has been recalled due to risks of electric shock and fire. The flexible cable's cross-sectional area of 0.9 mm² is smaller than the required 1.5 mm², and the product's insulating material does not provide sufficient protection. During testing, a visible flame appeared on the product and did not extinguish within 30 seconds after the heat source was removed. The product does not meet European safety standards for low voltage electrical equipment.

The affected product is a white extension cord with three socket outlets, approximately 3 meters long, weighing 0.35 kg, and marked with the trade name "LUCERNA," model FX 3-3 (art. nr. OY-2191x3), and EAN code 8590849330007. Authorities have ordered withdrawal of the product from the market and notification to consumers. The source does not specify what remedy is available to consumers who have already purchased this product.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The product poses a risk because of electric shock and fire because: - the cross-sectional area of 0,9 mm² for the flexible cable is not sufficient (required 1,5mm2); - during the glow wire test, a visible flame occurred and did not extinguish by 30 s after removing glow wire; - the material from which the product is made has no sufficient isolating properties. Under certain circumstances, a damage of isolation of the product can occur. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and with the relevant standard IEC 60884.

What should I do?

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market and information to consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Details from the source

The product is white with 3 socket-outlets, weight- 0,35 kg, length of 3m, packaged in a transparent plastic bag closed with a cardboard label containing marking – name of the product in various languages, trade name “LUCERNA”, model, Art. No., EAN code, CE and data about the distributor and the producer. Marking on the product: 10-16 V, ~250V, max. 3500W, CE, trade name "LUCERNA" and warnings "Nezasahujte do zapojenia!" Data on the cable: H05VV-F, 3G, 1,0mm². Model: Model: FX 3-3, art. nr: OY-2191x3, 4Fc, EAN: 8590849330007. Notifying country: Slovakia

Source

Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗

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