EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Extension lead Axe “3M Extension lead” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1687/14
Summary
null The extension lead socket has no shutters and allows direct access to live parts. The supply cord is not adequately secured and has no earth connection. The neutral conductor within the plug is not properly secured to the pin terminal which can cause overheating.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant national standard BS1363.
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Product
Extension lead — Axe
- Brand
- Axe
- Name / model
- 3M Extension lead · AXE XC-313
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- 3 way, 3 metre universal extension lead. Socket: AXE XC-313, plug: NTA 229. Switched, non-fused, re-wireable 10-16 A. Packaged in clear plastic labelled www.xiu-cai.com. No batch code or serial number.
What is the risk?
- null The extension lead socket has no shutters and allows direct access to live parts. The supply cord is not adequately secured and has no earth connection. The neutral conductor within the plug is not properly secured to the pin terminal which can cause overheating.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant national standard BS1363.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 16/09/2014
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