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Adaptor plug for home network SITECOM “Homeplug - Internet via the powerline” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0953/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of electric shock because there are no shields in front of the recesses. The internal connectors are not sufficiently protected or immobilised in order to prevent a short circuit between the parts under mains voltage and the internet circuit.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60950 and with national standard CEI 23-50:2007.
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Product
Adaptor plug for home network — SITECOM
- Brand
- SITECOM
- Name / model
- Homeplug - Internet via the powerline · Serial number: 2N17062009479 , Supplier code: LN516 v1 001
- Batch number(s)
- 8716502023875
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- The product includes a socket for electrical appliances and one for internet connection (fast ethernet port). The product allows to extend the home network and to keep the electrical outlet available.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of electric shock because there are no shields in front of the recesses. The internal connectors are not sufficiently protected or immobilised in order to prevent a short circuit between the parts under mains voltage and the internet circuit.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60950 and with national standard CEI 23-50:2007.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 19/06/2013
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