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[Recalled] Remote-controlled socket.

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Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.

Recall details

ProductRemote-controlled socket.
Brand / manufacturerdüwi.
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Issuing authorityEU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Reference0280/08
Country of noticeGermany
Risk levelSerious risk
Hazard typeElectric shock
Notice date07 March 2008

Why it was recalled

According to the EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) notice, the identified hazard is: The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the distance between the protective contacts (26.9 mm) was too small. In this case the contacts can bend after a certain amount of use, which means that the protective conductor function is no longer guaranteed,- in the heat resistance test, the plastic housing was so distorted that live parts (230 volts) could be touched.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard.

This recall concerns Electrical appliances and equipment products distributed in Germany and was recorded by EU Safety Gate (RAPEX). Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.

What to do if you own this product

Stop using the product immediately and follow the authority's remedy (return, repair, or disposal).

Read the full official notice →

This page indexes a public government recall notice for reference. We do not sell or verify this product; always confirm the current status on the authority's official site.

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