Health

These Products May Be Shocking

by Barbara McPherson | April 1, 2009 at 08:57 am

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The Canadian consumer watchdog is recalling two electrical products imported from China because of the possibility of electric shock.

This recall involves fluorescent portable lamps that were manufactured by Guangzhou Glorious Lighting Ltd. The recalled products can be identified by model number 15844-001.

Hazard Identified
The recalled lamps may overheat around the lamp holder, causing the surrounding plastic material to soften and deform, possibly ignite, and expose live electrical parts to the consumer. This poses a shock and fire hazard to consumers.

The number of units sold is unknown. They have a manufacture date of 2007.

Consumers may also visit the Electrical Safety Authority's (ESA) website for more information regarding this recall.

Guangzhou Glorious Lighting Ltd. of Hong Kong

This recall involves counterfeit AC adaptors that were sold with mist makers under the brand name "Spirit Halloween". Written on the packaging for the adaptor are the words "Spirit" and "Mist Maker". The recalled adaptors can be identified by model number KA12A240120016U.

The model number, a counterfeit UL Mark, and the following information can be found on the label on the adaptor:

INPUT: 120V AC 60Hz 350mA
OUTPUT: 24V AC 1200mA
LEVEL 3
I.T.E POWER SUPPLY
E215890
80ZN
LISTED
MADE IN CHINA