Finlux, Toshiba — Television
Television supplied with a UK detachable cord.
- Risk level
- Other risk levels
- Type
- Fire
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Hazard
- Due to a fault in the fuse inside the supplied UK power plug, the fuse may fail to disconnect the power supply, allowing electricity to continue flowing into the TV. This could cause overheating and fire.
- Origin
- Türkiye
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Other: Replacement of the part
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? This notice is about some Finlux and Toshiba TVs sold in Ireland. A small part inside the UK plug may not work right. It could let too much electricity flow.
What's happening? The plug’s fuse might not stop power if there’s a problem. This could make the TV get too hot and start a fire.
Does this affect me? If you have one of these TVs with a UK plug bought in Ireland, you could be at risk.
What should I do? Stop using the TV right away. Ask a qualified electrician or your local store for help. Do not try to fix it yourself.
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Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: Due to a fault in the fuse inside the supplied UK power plug, the fuse may fail to disconnect the power supply, allowing electricity to continue flowing into the TV. This could cause overheating and fire. · Origin: Türkiye
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