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Electric extension lead ELEKTRO “Power supply extension cord” — risk: burns, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00096/24
Summary
The extension cord uses a conductor with a cross-sectional area that is too small, which may cause it to overheat during use, leading to fire and burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the IEC standard 60884-2-7.
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Product
Electric extension lead — ELEKTRO
- Brand
- ELEKTRO
- Name / model
- Power supply extension cord · PRW035
- Batch number(s)
- 04/2022
- Barcode
- 5902767410748
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- A three-socket extension lead, length: 5 m.
What is the risk?
- The extension cord uses a conductor with a cross-sectional area that is too small, which may cause it to overheat during use, leading to fire and burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the IEC standard 60884-2-7.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 03/07/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 03/07/2024
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