EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Extension lead Astra “3 WAYS SOCKET OUTLET” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01284/21
Summary
The diameter of the mains cable too small for the type of plug, leaving live parts accessible. A user may touch a part of the product that is at high voltage and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Extension lead — Astra
- Brand
- Astra
- Name / model
- 3 WAYS SOCKET OUTLET · W203S
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- 3-way multi-socket extension lead.
What is the risk?
- The diameter of the mains cable too small for the type of plug, leaving live parts accessible. A user may touch a part of the product that is at high voltage and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 23/08/2021
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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