EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Extension lead Elexi — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0982/11
Summary
null The product poses a risk of electric shock because during unplugging from individual sockets the entire socket section on one side of the device can come loose and give access to hazardous live parts. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 61643.
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Product
Extension lead — Elexi
- Brand
- Elexi
- Name / model
- Type: GES-055 Bar Code: 6 420300 020555
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Multi-socket cord extension set with surge protector.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of electric shock because during unplugging from individual sockets the entire socket section on one side of the device can come loose and give access to hazardous live parts. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 61643.
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