Conformity Magazine - December 2008 - (Page 48)

NewsBreaks and electronic products. Here are the details: Notebook Computers: Sony Electronics, Inc. of San Diego, CA is recalling about 73,000 of its VAIO TZseries notebook computers. Sony says that irregularly positioned wires near the computer’s hinge and/or a dislodged screw inside the hinge can cause a short circuit and overheating, posing a burn hazard to consumers. The company has received 15 reports of overheating, including one report of a consumer who suffered a minor burn. The recalled notebook computers were sold through SonyStyle stores and the Sony website, as well as through authorized electronics retailers and dealers nationwide from July 2007 through August 2008 for between $1700 and $4000. Toasters: Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville, AK has recalled about 210,000 General Electric-brand toasters manufactured in China. The company says that an electrical short circuit can occur between the heating element and the bread cage, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers. Wal-Mart has received 140 reports of fires or sparks coming from the toasters, or of the toasters tripping the circuit breaker in consumers’ homes, but no reports of injuries. The recalled toasters were sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from September 2007 through July 2008 for between $17 and $28. Cordless Screwdrivers: Menards of Eau Claire, WI has recalled about 42,000 MasterForce-brand cordless screwdrivers manufactured in China. Menards reports that the screwdriver’s lithium battery has no protective device to prevent overheating, and can pose a fire and burn hazard to consumers when being charged. The company has received three reports of fires, and two reports of consumer injuries, associated with the product. The recalled cordless screwdrivers were sold in Menards stores from April 2007 through May 2008 for about $30. Remote-Controlled Toy Helicopters: Ashley Collection, Inc. of New York, NY is recalling about 78,000 Protocol8 Conformity DeCember 2008 brand remote-controlled mini helicopter toys manufactured in China. The company says that the rechargeable battery inside the helicopter can overheat, resulting in the melting of the helicopter body, and posing a risk of fires or burns to consumers. Ashley Collections says that it has received nine reports of the helicopter overheating, including one minor injury. The recalled toy helicopters were sold through retail stores nationwide from October 2007 through December 2007 for between $30 and $50. Counterfeit Power Cords: Finally, DCI LLC of Olive Branch, MS has announced the recall of about 180 power cords manufactured in China. DCI reports that the recalled power cords are significantly undersized, and allow incorrect insertion of the power cord, posing a risk of fire and/or shock to consumers. The company has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the power cords, but has initiated the recall to prevent future incidents. The recalled power cords were sold on eBay.com from November 2006 through April 2008 for between $2 and $5. Our readers can learn more about these and other product recalls through the CPSC web site at www.cpsc.gov. • IEC 60061-DB (2008-08) Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety - 12-month subscription to online database comprising all parts of IEC 60061. • IEC 60238 Ed. 8.1 (2008-08) Edison screw lampholders • IEC 60700-1 Amd.2 Ed. 1.0 (2008-08) Amendment 2 - Thyristor valves for high voltage direct current (HVDC) power transmission - Part 1: Electrical testing • IEC 60810 Amd.1 Ed. 3.0 (2008-08) Amendment 1 - Lamps for road vehicles - Performance requirements • IEC 60838-1 Ed. 4.1 (2008-08) Miscellaneous lampholders - Part 1: General requirements and tests • IEC 60947-3 Ed. 3.0 (2008-08) Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 3: Switches, disconnectors, switch-disconnectors and fuse-combination units • IEC 62317-14 Ed. 1.0 (2008-08) Ferrite cores - Dimensions - Part 14: EFD-cores for use in power supply applications Electromagnetic Compatibility • IEC 61000-4-3 Ed. 3.0 (2008-08) Interpretation sheet 1 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-3: Testing and measurement techniques - Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test Electronics • IEC 60512-25-9 Ed. 1.0 (2008-08) Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 25-9: Signal integrity tests - Test 25i: Alien crosstalk • IEC 62047-4 Ed. 1.0 (2008-08) Semiconductor devices - Microelectromechanical devices - Part 4: Generic specification for MEMS IEC Standards Update The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has announced the availability of the following new standards and documents (additional information is available at www.iec.ch, or the IEC’s U.S. representative, ANSI, at www.ansi.org): Electrical Engineering • IEC 60034-18-42 Ed. 1.0 (2008-08) Rotating electrical machines Part 18-42: Qualification and acceptance tests for partial discharge resistant electrical insulation systems (Type II) used in rotating electrical machines fed from voltage converters http://www.eBay.com http://www.cpsc.gov http://www.iec.ch http://www.ansi.org

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Conformity Magazine - December 2008 Contents Editor's Note FCC Warns Regulatory Fee Payers About Potential "Phishing" Commission Prowls the Web to Enforce Its Regulations First DTV Rollout Initiated in Wilmington, NC New Standards List Released for the EU's Directive on the Safety of Toys ESD Association Call for Papers ESDA. JEDEC Announce Standards Development Cooperation Commission Releases Data on Local Telephone Competition The Future of ESD Testing ESD Open Forum Emerging Issues in Standards: China RoHS: One Year and Counting Challenges in Testing: Revisiting 10-Meter and 3-Meter Radiated Emission Measurements Design Fundamentals: Meeting the Shielding Challenges of Injection-Molded Plastics Focus On...Microwave Absorbers Buyer's Guide FDA Recalls Automated External Defibrillators FDA Revises Guidance on Medical Device Tracking Guidance Document Safety of Passive Implants Released FDA Offers Guidance on Marketing Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems EU Commission Issues Correction on Machinery Directive Standards Other CPSC Actions in the News Product Reviews IEC Standards Update UL Standards Update Looking Back: Items from Past Issues of Conformity Advertisers

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