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Electric switch

13th November 2010

Item Description:

Brand: Matel

Type/number of model: Model: 22339 and 21191 Bar code: 8436003123392 and 8425160211912

Description: Switches made of white and black plastic. The items are wrapped in clear plastic with a sticker bearing the brand name and the bar code.

Country of origin: China

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Danger:

Electric shock

The products pose a risk of electric shock because:
- they have no cord retention mechanism and are not fitted with the terminals required for detachable single-pole switches for use with flexible cords;
- there is no cord anchorage to prevent the conductors being subjected to mechanical stress, including twisting, when they are connected to the terminals;
- the screws used to hold the face or cover plates in place are not captive.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 61058.

Action Taken:

Import rejected by the customs authorities.

Notifying Country:

SPAIN

The Next Step...

Notes & History:

13th November 2010 by Recalls Importer

Item imported from European Commission RAPEX

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