EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Cord extension set QUIRKY “PIVOT-POWER EU” — risk: burns, electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00284/21
Summary
The material of the product is not sufficiently resistant to abnormal heat, its casing may deform leaving live parts accessible. The user may touch them and suffer burns or get electrocuted. The device may cause fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Cord extension set — QUIRKY
- Brand
- QUIRKY
- Name / model
- PIVOT-POWER EU · SPD TYPE 3
- Barcode
- 814434012603
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Extension lead with 5 socket outlets (shuko).
What is the risk?
- The material of the product is not sufficiently resistant to abnormal heat, its casing may deform leaving live parts accessible. The user may touch them and suffer burns or get electrocuted. The device may cause fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 12/01/2021
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