Kangtai remote-controlled light dimmer, remote-controlled socket — electric shock & fire risk

Hazard

This product poses a risk of electric shock because:- all four remote-controlled dimmers measured had, as supplied, an excessively wide gap between the earth contacts (between 29.4 mm and 30.7 mm). If this gap is too wide, a safe contact between connected appliances and the protective conductor is not ensured;- there is no indication of rated current. This product poses a risk of fire because when a test current of 20 amperes was connected to a product for the load test, there was an increase in temperature of more then 56°K. A short-circuit occurred on the printed-circuit board. This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the R&TTE Directive.

Measures taken

• Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

The test piece is a remote-controlled light dimmer set, consisting of a remote-controlled light dimmer and a remote-control device. Input voltage, output: 230 V AC 50/60 Hz, 300 W CE mark: present GS mark: present, ETS (on packaging).