by Phill | Apr 28, 2015 | Electrical
The following notice has been issued: Product: Travel plug adaptor Brand: Wonpro Name: Universal Adapter for Travel Type/number of model: AST-7 (on UK plug face) Batch number/Barcode:4715706103806 Description: Travel plug adapter supplied with 4 plug face attachments (UK, Europe, US & Australia). Supplied in artworked cardboard box. The adaptor plug faces can be plugged into a wall socket with the plug pin rivets exposed. As such there is an electric shock risk. The product does not comply with the relevant national standard. If you have purchased this travel adaptor, please return it to the retailer for a full...
by Phill | Mar 10, 2015 | Electrical, Household Goods
The following notice has been extended by the distributor: Product Recall LED Dimmable GLS Opal 14W Warm White/Daylight BC-B22d/ES-E27 26th February 2015 Crompton Lamps Ltd is notifying the public that we have announced a voluntary recall of the following products due to low-voltage shock risk. Consumers should stop using the products immediately. Please isolate the mains supply before inspecting or removing any lamps Name of Product: Crompton Lamps Ltd LED Dimmable GLS Opal 14W, product codes LGBC14WW-DIM, LGES14WW-DIM, LGBC14DL-DIM and LGES14DL-DIM with manufacturing date codes of 3214, 3114 or 1714. Units: 13168 UK (combined total) Manufacturer: Crompton Lamps Ltd Fault: A wire in the lamp’s housing can be faulty and presents the risk of electrifying the lamp’s casing posing a low-voltage shock risk. Affected Models: This recall involves Crompton Lamps Ltd LED Dimmable GLS Opal 14W with either a BC-B22d bayonet cap or an ES-E27 screw cap. The lamps involved can have a colour temperature of 3000K Warm White or 6000K Daylight. The lamps are white in colour with a cast metal casing and plastic diffuser. Identification: The model numbers affected are: CROMPTON LAMPS LGBC14WW-DIM 14W 100mA 240V 50Hz 3000K Warm White 3214 CROMPTON LAMPS LGBC14WW-DIM 14W 100mA 240V 50Hz 3000K Warm White 3114 CROMPTON LAMPS LGBC14WW-DIM 14W 100mA 240V 50Hz 3000K Warm White 1714 CROMPTON LAMPS LGES14WW-DIM 14W 100mA 240V 50Hz 3000K Warm White 3214 CROMPTON LAMPS LGES14WW-DIM 14W 100mA 240V 50Hz 3000K Warm White 1714 CROMPTON LAMPS LGBC14DL-DIM 14W 100mA 240V 50Hz 6000K Daylight 3214 CROMPTON LAMPS LGBC14DL-DIM 14W 100mA 240V 50Hz 6000K Daylight 1714 CROMPTON LAMPS LGES14DL-DIM 14W 100mA 240V 50Hz 6000K Daylight 3214 This information...
by Phill | Mar 10, 2015 | Electrical, Household Goods
The following notice has been issued by the manufacturer: Product Recall LED Dimmable GLS Opal 14W Warm White ES-E27 LGES14WW-DIM 3214 17 February 2015 Crompton Lamps Ltd Recalls LED Dimmable GLS Opal 14W Warm White ES-E27 due to shock risk Crompton Lamps Ltd is notifying the public that we have announced a voluntary recall of the following product. Consumers should stop using the products immediately. Name of Product: Crompton Lamps Ltd LED Dimmable GLS Opal 14W Warm White ES-E27, product code LGES14WW-DIM with manufacturing date code 3214. Units: 3380 UK Manufacturer: Crompton Lamps Ltd Fault: A wire in the lamp’s housing can be faulty and poses the risk of electrifying the lamp’s casing posing a low-voltage shock risk. Complaints Reported: 3 Affected Models: This recall involves Crompton Lamps Ltd LED Dimmable GLS Opal 14W Warm White with an ES-E27 screw cap. The lamps are white in colour with a cast metal casing and plastic diffuser. The lamps are stamped around the rim of the casing with ‘CROMPTON LAMPS LGES14WWDIM 14W 100mA 240V 50Hz 3000K Warm White 3214’. Identification: The model number is ‘LGES14WW-DIM’ and the affected batch code is ‘3214’. These marks can be found stamped onto the rim of the lamp’s casing Sold By: These products were sold by Crompton Lamps Ltd only to professional electrical wholesale supply distributors in the UK. When Distributed: Since October 2014 Manufactured in: China Remedy: End users should immediately stop using the affected product, isolate the mains power supply and remove the lamp. Please contact Craig at Crompton Lamps Ltd for further assistance. Consumer Contact: End users and distributors can advised...
by Phill | Mar 10, 2015 | Electrical, Kids
The following notice has been issued by the manufacturer: Product Recall Smiggle Build A Light (line number 411557), £15 Smiggle Colour O’Clock Cube Clock (line number 443346), £15 20 February 2015 Smiggle UK Ltd (Smiggle) wishes to advise that it is voluntarily recalling the above products. Hazard: The screw to secure the battery compartment is missing, so children may remove the lid, access the battery compartment and place the batteries in their mouths, causing a choking and ingestion hazard. Sold By: These products were sold by Smiggle (in-store and online at smiggle.com) between 7 February 2015 to 18 February 2015. NOTE: This recall only affects products purchased between 7 February 2015 and 18 February 2015. Products available for sale after this date have been fully repaired. Remedy: Customers should stop using these items and return them to Smiggle for a refund, exchange or in-store repair. Consumer Contact: Please call +44 (0)207 637 9089 Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm (GMT), or emailproduct@smiggle.com.au or visit smiggle.co.uk for more...
by Phill | Feb 2, 2015 | Electrical
The following notice has been imported by the manufacturer: iGENIX IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE Igenix have identified a potential safety issue with the following product: Description: Igenix 2000W Oil Filled Radiator Product Code: IG2600 Affected Batch Number: 50 08 14 Offered For Sale Since: 15th September 2014 PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY PRODUCT CODE IG2600 WITH THE BATCH NUMBER 50 08 14 IS AT RISK. ALL OTHER IGENIX OIL FILLED RADIATORS ARE UNAFFECTED. Despite rigorous quality control procedures it has been brought to the attention of Igenix that the type of oil used is causing the product to overheat and oil to escape through a single point in one of the radiator fins. If you have purchased an Igenix Oil Filled Radiator please check the batch number which is detailed on the products silver rating label. The rating label is located on the side of the plastic control panel above the wheel. If you have an Igenix IG2600 with the batch number 50 08 14 please stop using it immediately. Please return the product to the retailer it was purchased from for a full refund of the purchase price or a replacement. If this is not possible please contact the Igenix Customer Service team on 01473 271 272 or email info@igenix.co.uk We would like to thank you for your co-operation and apologise for any inconvenience caused. Pik-a-Pak Electrical Distributors, 38 Bluestem Road, Ransomes Park, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3...
by Phill | Feb 2, 2015 | Electrical
The following notice has been issued by the manufacturer: Product Recall Dimplex Portable Fan Heater – DEUF2 Argos Cat No: 415/3836 A safety issue has been identified with the plug fitted to a batch of Dimplex upright fan heaters – MODEL DEUF2. The plug may overheat in use, leading to the potential exposure of live parts and electric shock. Affected heaters can be identified by the brand ‘TOWELL’ on the plug and were available, exclusively from Argos (Cat No 415 3836), between 5 November 2014 and 31 December 2014. Heaters purchased before or after these dates are not affected. What to do if you have an affected heater: STOP USING it immediately by switching it off at the mains socket. Allow time for the plug to cool before unplugging the heater from the socket. Call our Helpline on 0800 022 44 99 (Monday–Friday, 8.30am–9pm and Saturday–Sunday, 8.30am–1pm) so we can arrange a replacement heater. If you are affected by this recall we urge you to contact us about this important safety issue as soon as...
