EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Extension cord EMOS — risk: burns, electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00059/24
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. Moreover, if the insulation of the extension cord melts, live parts can become accessible and the user could touch them and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Extension cord — EMOS
- Brand
- EMOS
- Name / model
- P01220
- Barcode
- 8595025345653
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Extension cord in orange colour.
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. Moreover, if the insulation of the extension cord melts, live parts can become accessible and the user could touch them and receive an electric shock. 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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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