EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Extension cord SCHUST EL — risk: burns, electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00476/22
Summary
The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is too thin and they can overheat, leading to burns or fire. In the event of damage of the base-insulated wires, the active parts may become accessible, which may cause an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Extension cord — SCHUST EL
- Brand
- SCHUST EL
- Name / model
- DG-YHB01
- Batch number(s)
- 0020420
- Barcode
- 4752182204207
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- 1 socket electric extension cord, with fork, without earthing, 20 m long, orange.
What is the risk?
- The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is too thin and they can overheat, leading to burns or fire. In the event of damage of the base-insulated wires, the active parts may become accessible, which may cause 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: 02/03/2022
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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