The Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued a product recall notice for SIBA NH Fuse-Links of size NH000, citing a potential safety risk. The recall was announced on 3 October 2024 and involves multiple batch codes purchased between April and July 2024.
Product Information
- Product Type: Electrical Fuse Link
- Brand: SIBA
- Affected Units:
- 20-000-13/35E1: Purchased from April 2024, Batch Code 00413667
- 20-000-13/50A: Purchased from May 2024, Batch Code 00523660
- 20-000-13/63A: Purchased from June-July 2024, Batch Code 00516957
- 20-477-08/50A: Purchased from July 2024, Batch Code 00441310
- Product Description: Metal electrical fuse link manufactured from March 2024 to July 2024. Affected units can be identified by production period labels (032024 to 112024) and/or quarterly imprints on the fuse (124 = Quarter 1/2024).
Hazard Description
The SIBA NH Fuse-Links have been identified as posing a potential safety hazard. The sand sealing cap may not seal properly, which could lead to sand leakage during use, particularly in high-vibration environments. This could negatively impact the fuse’s extinguishing performance in the event of a short circuit, posing a potential safety risk. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations (2005).
Corrective Action
The manufacturer has issued a recall for the affected units. End users are advised to stop using the product immediately. To arrange a return, contact Europa’s customer service team:
- Telephone: 01582 692 448
- Email: [email protected]
