EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Extension lead CEBrik “C-Base” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0122/14
Summary
null The dimensions of the sockets allow for insertion of plugs with higher power intensity than supported. The insulation of the flexible cable is insufficient. The product may thus overheat and catch fire if connected to a high-powered device. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant national standard UNE 20315.
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Product
Extension lead — CEBrik
- Brand
- CEBrik
- Name / model
- C-Base · KF-H1 (on the plug), KF-HBY2-1 (on the socket), Ref. 47002
- Batch number(s)
- 8436038003928
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Single-socket extension lead, 1.5 meters, supplied in a clear plastic bag.
What is the risk?
- null The dimensions of the sockets allow for insertion of plugs with higher power intensity than supported. The insulation of the flexible cable is insufficient. The product may thus overheat and catch fire if connected to a high-powered device. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant national standard UNE 20315.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 13/11/2013
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