EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Extension cord “Rallonge d'alimentation française de type mâle vers femelle, IP44” — risk: burns, electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01657/24
Summary
The earthing socket on the plug has incorrect dimensions, which may disrupt the protective earth connection. This increases the risk of electric shock when using an improperly insulated appliance with the extension lead.Moreover, the socket is not equipped with covers, a vulnerable user could receive an electric shock from accessible live parts.In addition, the extension lead can overheat and cause burns to the user…
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Product
Extension cord
- Name / model
- Rallonge d'alimentation française de type mâle vers femelle, IP44
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Black extension cord, with two terminals, earthed. Current 16A, voltage 250V, indicated degree of protection IP44. The female end is equipped with a cover. Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress, identification number: 10000063065656.
What is the risk?
- The earthing socket on the plug has incorrect dimensions, which may disrupt the protective earth connection. This increases the risk of electric shock when using an improperly insulated appliance with the extension lead.Moreover, the socket is not equipped with covers, a vulnerable user could receive an electric shock from accessible live parts.In addition, the extension lead can overheat and cause burns to the user or start 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): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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