EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Extension cord RURI.BW “socket extension” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03111/25
Summary
The wires have inadequate insulation, which could cause the user to have access to live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60884.
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Product
Extension cord — RURI.BW
- Brand
- RURI.BW
- Name / model
- socket extension
- Barcode
- 6932178965215
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Extension cord with earthed plug 10/16 A/250 V and with socket outlet. Product sold online, in particular via eMAG.
What is the risk?
- The wires have inadequate insulation, which could cause the user to have access to live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60884.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 25/02/2025
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 25/02/2025
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 25/02/2025
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