Attention: Item ref. 66831 Lighthouse with light signal has been added to our list.

Dear Sir or Madam

Today, instead of a normal press release, we are approaching you with an important request. Unfortunately, one of our products is affected by a serious product defect. We would therefore like to ask you to print the following message in your publication in order to warn consumers of the danger.

Please note that we had to add item ref. 66831 “Lighthouse with Light Signal” to the list of affected products."

The attached PDF contains the text of the consumer warning in several languages

ATTENTION: Consumer warning from the German Model Landscape Expert NOCH

Concerns the use of NOCH micro-rooms LEDs (item no. 51250, 51270, 51271, 51275, 51276, 51280, 51281, 51285, 51286) and NOCH pumpkins (item no. 51210) with a 16 V model railway transformer (‘iron-core transformer’).

When using the following products with a 16 V model railway transformer (‘iron-core transformer’), there is a risk that a component on the circuit board may burn out due to a design-related, short-term overvoltage when the transformer is switched on/plugged in. This can result in high temperatures or even a flame.

CAUTION: There is a risk of injury and fire!

Art.-Nr.	Batch-No.	Name
51210	18094012	Pumpkins, illuminated
51250	32134012	micro-rooms LED Building Lighting Kit
51270	27124012	micro-rooms Single-LED cool-white, 4 pieces
51271	2712401	micro-rooms Single-LED cool-white, 8 pieces
51275	27124012	micro-rooms Single-LED warm-white, 4 pieces
51276	27124012	micro-rooms Single-LED warm-white, 8 pieces
51280	27124012	micro-rooms Double-LED cool-white, 4 pieces
51281	27124012	micro-rooms Double-LED cool-white, 8 pieces
51285	27124012	micro-rooms Double-LED warm-white, 4 pieces
51286	27124012	micro-rooms Double-LED warm-white, 8 pieces
66831	47094012	Lighthouse with Light Signal

WARNING:

The above products must not be operated in their current form with a 16V model railroad transformer (“iron core transformers”, e.g. Märklin 6647, 66471, 6631, 37540 etc.; Fleischmann 6755, 6735 etc. and other manufacturers). If you have already installed the products, never operate the built-in lights with an unregulated 16V model railroad transformer!

Note: If you operate the lighting elements with a power supply unit or a digital control unit (max. 16V), there is no danger. The products can be operated safely in these cases.

Necessary measure for operation with 16V model railroad transformers:

Only operate the product with a 16V model railroad transformer after installing a 300 Ohm series resistor. This reduces the short-term overvoltage when switching on or plugging in the transformer and enables safe operation. The resistor must be connected to the supply cable of the circuit board (e.g. by soldering).

If you wish to operate the above-mentioned products with a 16V alternating current transformer, we can offer you the following solutions:

Sending a resistor: Please contact us and let us know how many LEDs you have purchased. We will then send you the resistors together with installation instructions.
You can return the above-mentioned products for repair
- to NOCH GmbH & Co. KG, Lindauerstraße 49, D-88239 Wangen im Allgäu by post or
- return them to the NOCH Modellbau-Welt, Lindauerstraße 49, D-88239 Wangen im Allgäu
- at your local NOCH specialist retailer, who will then forward them to us for you

How to contact us:

Please contact us with any questions or to request the resistors or for the repair offered:

NOCH GmbH & Co. KG
„Complaint LED“
Lindauer Straße 49
D-88239 Wangen i m Allgäu

by e-mail to info@noch.de, subject “LED complaint”

or call us during business hours on 07522-97 80 0.

Further information and the installation instructions for the resistor can be found at www.noch.de directly on the product detail page.

If you are organized in associations or clubs or have model builders and NOCH customers among your friends and acquaintances, please make them aware of this warning. Please also share this information on your social media channels such as Instagram, Facebook etc. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding and for contacting us in advance.

Responsible for the content of this press release is the company NOCH GmbH & Co. KG, Wangen im Allgäu.

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Press Contact
Yvette Lang-Holler
Marketing / Press & PR
NOCH GmbH & Co. KG
Lindauer Str. 49
D-88239 Wangen im Allgäu, Germany
Phone: +49 - (0) 7522 - 9780-29
Fax: +49 - (0) 7522 - 9780-80
E-Mail: yvette.lang-holler@noch.de
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About NOCH:
The company NOCH was founded 1911. Today it is located in South Germany, in the city of Wangen. The family concern that has been managed by the owners over generations has advanced to a specialist in model landscaping. NOCH offers over 2,000 products for the creation of realistic model landscapes and model railway layouts. The products are suitable for beginners and for advanced modellers as well. The highlights of the model railway manufacturers ROKUHAN and ATHEARN are also distributed by NOCH, as well as AMMO Rail Center Products and precision tools from PROXXON. The items are available online and in hobby shops worldwide.

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Attention: Item ref. 66831 Lighthouse with light signal has been added to our list.

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WARNING:

Necessary measure for operation with 16V model railroad transformers:

How to contact us: