EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Extension lead BIERSIN “Przedluzacz (extension lead)” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1106/15
Summary
null The wires are too thin and the insulation can break exposing the live cores which could be touched by the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standard IEC 60884.
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Product
Extension lead — BIERSIN
- Brand
- BIERSIN
- Name / model
- Przedluzacz (extension lead) · SG-81
- Batch number(s)
- 5905578561951
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Mains extension lead 30 m packed in clear plastic bag with a label.
What is the risk?
- null The wires are too thin and the insulation can break exposing the live cores which could be touched by the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standard IEC 60884.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 28/07/2015
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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