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KangtalElectric Co. remote-controlled sockets. — fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskFireDec 7, 2007

Hazard

The product poses a risk of fire because:- even before the stress test, the distance between the protective contacts was too small in four of the six test samples;- during the test, the socket plate caught fire and the temperature of the contacts rose by more than 70 degrees.The product does not comply with the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive and the Low Voltage Directive.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary stop of sales and recall from consumers by the importer — Other

Product description

Remote-controlled socket set, comprising three sockets and a remote-control unit; input voltage, power rating: 230 V, AC, 50/60Hz, 5 A, max. 1000 W.

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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