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Extension lead Berge “Przedluzacz zasilajacy” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00131/24
Summary
Due to inadequate resistance of conductors (measured value: up to 46.6 Ohm/km) the product may overheat and cause fire or burns. Overheating may damage the insulation and leave access to live parts. The user may receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60228.
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Product
Extension lead — Berge
- Brand
- Berge
- Name / model
- Przedluzacz zasilajacy · V011
- Barcode
- 5905155307675
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Extension lead, 5 sockets, with an on/off switch, IP20 protection class, frequency 50- 60 Hz and total maximum load power of 2300W.
What is the risk?
- Due to inadequate resistance of conductors (measured value: up to 46.6 Ohm/km) the product may overheat and cause fire or burns. Overheating may damage the insulation and leave access to live parts. The user may receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60228.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 14/08/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 14/08/2024
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