EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Electric plug Trade Fittings Direct — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01097/25
Summary
The plug pins can break and remain in the socket outlet, increasing the risk of electric shock if the user tries to remove it. Moreover, due to a plug's fuse defect, the product can overheat and melt, which can provoke a spark that can cause a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Electric plug — Trade Fittings Direct
- Brand
- Trade Fittings Direct
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- White plastic three pin plugs with three silver screws on the inner face. Amperage: 13 A and 3 A. Product sold online, in particular via Alibaba.com.
What is the risk?
- The plug pins can break and remain in the socket outlet, increasing the risk of electric shock if the user tries to remove it. Moreover, due to a plug's fuse defect, the product can overheat and melt, which can provoke a spark that can cause a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 24/01/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 06/01/2025
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