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Kopp Germany two-way electrical adaptors – kopp thaya and kopp topaz — fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskFireMay 11, 2007

Hazard

The insulated materials of both products did not pass the glow wire test at a temperature of 850 °C. An ignition and lasting burning of materials, which are in contact with current-carrying parts, occurred after removal of the glow-wire, which is not in compliance with requirements on inflammability of insulating material.

Measures taken

  • Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Both products are made from white PVC, sold in blue-yellow bags. On packaging, there are marks THAYA Kopp Germany and TOPAZ Kopp Germany respectively and article numbers. Both products re labelled as "ABEX".

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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