Electrical product recalls
ISSUED BY
TRADING STANDARDS
[from the
official website]
14/03/08 - Safety Notice: Electrolux, AEG and Zanussi
Dishwashers
Date: 14th March 2008
The following notice has been
published in the national press:
Our quality control programme
has identified that a purchased connector component presents
a potential risk of fire in some series of Electrolux, AEG-Electrolux
and Zanussi-Electrolux dishwashers. No product bought before
June 2006 is affected. Models with this potential problem
are listed below.
The Model (Mod), PNC and Serial
Number (S.N.) of the dishwasher are printed on the rating
plate on the right side of the dishwasher door as indicated
in the drawing. The location of the rating plate is also
shown in the user guide that came with the appliance. If the
model number matches one in the table below and falls into
the given serial range then the dishwasher is an affected
model.
Only the following serial
numbers are affected: 62400001 to 72399999 (*except AEG-Electrolux
model F50765, serial numbers affected are 62400001 to
62799999 and 64100001 to 7079999 and 71700001 to 72399999)
Consumers owning one of these dishwashers should contact our
Hotline on 0800 707 6258 between 8.00am and 6.00pm Monday to
Friday
NETGEAR(r) XE103 Powerline Ethernet Adapter - Recall
The following notice has been issued by the retailer:
NETGEAR(r) XE103 Powerline Ethernet Adapter Made for
Europe and Other Countries Using 220-240 Volt Power Sources.
The above product is being recalled due to the potential for
a semiconductor integrated circuit within the product to
malfunction in 220-240 volt environments, causing the
product to stop working and potentially overheat
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and
contact NETGEAR to obtain infomration as to how to return
the device and obtain a replacement product.
(batch/code numbers are not given but
the website allows consumers to type in their serial number
to check if it is affected:
web address)
PRODUCT RECALL -
B&Q Airforce 2000W Convection Heater
B&Q have identified a
potential safety issue with the
B&Q AIRFORCE 2000W - CONVECTION
HEATER ND20-7AJ - BAR CODE -
05164837 - offered for sale
between November 2007 and 19th January 2008
PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY THE PRODUCT PICTURED IS AT RISK.
ALL OTHER CONVECTION HEATERS SOLD BY B&Q ARE
UNAFFECTED.
Despite
rigorous quality control procedures it has been brought to
B&Q's attention that in some instances the product could
overheat and possibly catch fire.
If you have purchased this product since November 2007
PLEASE STOP USING IT IMMEDIATELY
and return it to your local B&Q store where a full refund
will be given.
If you would like more information to help identify if your
product is affected please call our
Customer Services helpline 0845 609 6688.
(Monday to Friday 8.30am to 8.00pm, Saturday 9.00am
to 5.00pm). B&Q plc apologise for any inconvenience caused
and thank you for your co-operation.
B&Q plc, Portswood House, 1 Hampshire Corporate Park,
Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO53 3YX
PRODUCT RECALL - Vivitar
Vivicam 5660 Digital Camera Battery Charger
The following notice has been published in the national
press BY THE MANUFACTURERS:
Vivitar Vivicam 5660 Digital
Camera Battery Charger
If you have bought the Vivitar Vivicam 5660 digital camera
pack in a Morrisons store and the charger included looks
like the image, please stop using it. Some of the battery
chargers included in the Vivitar Vivicam 5660 digital camera
packs may be faulty and potentially cause a short circuit.
For a replacement battery charger call the Vivitar helpline
on:
0800 066 5830
"No other Vivitar product is affected. We apologise for
any inconvenience this may cause and assure customers of our
continuing commitment to the highest standards of product
safety and quality".
PRODUCT RECALL - Russell Hobbs
Kettle - Model Number 10789
The following
notice has been published in the national press by the
manufacturers:
We have
identified that in isolated cases, the Russell Hobbs Model
10789 Kettle sold between November 2005 and March 2007
carries a risk that the handle may detach from the main body
of the kettle, potentially resulting in injury.
To find out if you have an affected kettle, simply look on
the underside of the power base, where you will find an oval
shaped label which contains a four digit code followed by a
letter. The models affected are codes from 0531M to 0612M.
If your product has an affected code but contains a green
dot at the side of the oval label, this does not need to be
returned.
Alternatively please contact our customer service department
on Freephone 0800 954 8927 who will advise you. You can also
visit
www.russellhobbs.co.uk which provides further
information.
We would like to thank you for your co-operation and
apologise for any inconvenience.
Russell Hobbs, Salton Europe Ltd, Failsworth,
Manchester, M35 0HS
Nicky Clarke Straightener NCS70 - Recall
The following
notice has been published in the national press:
Safety Recall Notice
Model No. NCS70
Our regular quality control inspection has identified a
potential problem with the NCS70 Straightener. The component
that retains the power supply cord could fail, causing the
power cord to become detached from the unit. This could
result in electric shock. Only Date Codes commencing 07 and
ending 01 through to 34 are affected (e.g. 07W32). All other
codes are not affected. The Model Number (NCS70) and Date
Code can be found printed on the foil rating label.
(Please refer to the image).
If you own the above product you should:
*Disconnect from the electricity supply immediately.
*Contact our customer service line to confirm your product
is affected and, if so, to obtain details of how to return
it and obtain a free replacement.
The Freephone Customer Service telephone number is: 0800 587
2405
Kärcher
KB2020C Pressure Washer (Fuse)
Sold Through B&Q Date: 21st
August 2007
A notice including the following information has been
published in the national press:
Item code: 1.601-631
Barcode:4039784201200
Kärcher have identified a potential safety issue with the
KB2020C Pressure Washer (Fuse). The rating label on the back
of the machine will confirm whether the machine is a KB2020C.
If you have purchased one of these Pressure Washers between
March 17th 2007 and July 31st 2007 PLEASE STOP USING THIS
MACHINE IMMEDIATELY and call the 24 hour helpline on 0800 2888
754. Kärcher UK Ltd, Beaumont Road, Banbury, Oxon OX16 1TB
Tesco Rapid Boil Cordless Jug Kettle -
Model Number: JKR16 Price £9.94
Tesco
is taking the precautionary measure of recalling the above
product due to a potential
electrical
fault
which may lead to scalding. This
recall only affects products that have been on sale since
May 2006, and have the model number JKR16.
The product name and model number can be found on the
rating label located on the base of the kettle
No other is affected by this recall.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
Stop using the kettle
immediately. Customers who have
bought one of the affected kettles are requested to return
it to the store in which it was purchased where a full
refund will be given.
FREE PHONE
TESCO 0800 50 55 55
AVOID ELECTRICAL
FAULTS ON INSTALLATIONS by arranging regular
Fixed Wire
Testing.
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