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Cord extension set EMOS “Verlängerungskabel / Hosszabbító elosztó"” — risk: burns, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00109/21
Summary
The cable inside the mains power cord is too thin. It could overheat during normal use, which could cause burns to the user or even lead to a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Cord extension set — EMOS
- Brand
- EMOS
- Name / model
- Verlängerungskabel / Hosszabbító elosztó" · SE1615
- Barcode
- 8 595025 314123
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- White cord extension set for 6 plugs, with earth contact, with a switch and a 5 m cable.
What is the risk?
- The cable inside the mains power cord is too thin. It could overheat during normal use, which could cause burns to the user or even lead to a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 26/08/2021
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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