EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Extension lead DEBLEX “Alargadera Macho/Hembra” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0008/14
Summary
null It is possible to insert an ESC10b plug in the socket part of the extension lead. If the extension lead is used to connect a high-drain, autonomously-operating device for a long period, it may burn and start a fire. The shutters protecting the holes do not work properly and a child playing could insert metallic objects.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standard IEC…
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Product
Extension lead — DEBLEX
- Brand
- DEBLEX
- Name / model
- Alargadera Macho/Hembra · H05VV-F 2*1, 2 metres 2P 2.5 amp, ref. 325511 231112
- Batch number(s)
- 3142183255116
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Single-socket, male/female extension lead. The product is sold coiled and bears a label showing the brand name.
What is the risk?
- null It is possible to insert an ESC10b plug in the socket part of the extension lead. If the extension lead is used to connect a high-drain, autonomously-operating device for a long period, it may burn and start a fire. The shutters protecting the holes do not work properly and a child playing could insert metallic objects.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standard IEC 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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