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Extension cord Steck! “Védőérintkezős hálózati hosszabbító” — risk: burns, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00026/22
Summary
The cable inside the mains power cord is too thin. It could overheat during normal use, which could cause burns to the user or even lead to a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Extension cord — Steck!
- Brand
- Steck!
- Name / model
- Védőérintkezős hálózati hosszabbító · SH 10N
- Barcode
- 5999082211105
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Single-socket mains extension lead with 10 meters cable.
What is the risk?
- The cable inside the mains power cord is too thin. It could overheat during normal use, which could cause burns to the user or even lead to a fire. 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 20/10/2021
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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