EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Extension cord — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02885/23
Summary
The cord insulation is insufficient, leaving live parts accessible. A user could touch them receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Extension cord
- Name / model
- HS1/40
- Barcode
- 2060000259424
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Single-position orange extension cord with plug and socket.
What is the risk?
- The cord insulation is insufficient, leaving live parts accessible. A user could touch them receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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