The Department of Electromechanical Services informs the consumer that the following product, which has been identified on the market, does not comply with the basic safety requirements of the Low Voltage Electrical Equipment (LVD) Directive, since it contains substantial and serious safety risks for the user and property. Therefore, it has ordered its withdrawal and recall from the market.
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Electric shock and burns, due to the fact that it has a bipolar socket without a ground terminal, while the parts of the product do not have double insulation (Class II), according to the applicable standards. |
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It is noted that the product should be returned to the importer, who is responsible for the effective and efficient execution of the withdrawal and recall. In addition, the economic operator responsible for the recall of the equipment for safety reasons is obliged to provide the consumer with an effective, free and timely way of repair, without any time limitation.
Anyone who knows the point of sale of such a product or needs additional information or clarifications is kindly requested to contact the Department of Electromechanical Services at 22800522 telephone number or email address msa@ems.mcw.gov.cy or fax 22348202. Finally, it is recalled that consumers can be informed about dangerous products detected in the European Union (EU) through the website of the EU Rapid Alert System for Dangerous Non-Food Products (Safety Gate).
