EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Extension lead Floson “2m Extension Socket” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03191/25
Summary
There is insufficient creepage and clearance distance between circuits, and it does not meet required insulation requirements. This can lead to the user receiving an electric shock from accessible live parts. Moreover, the product also has a fuse link that is incorrectly earthed. If a fault occurs during use, the plug can overheat and catch fire. This product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage…
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Product
Extension lead — Floson
- Brand
- Floson
- Name / model
- 2m Extension Socket · ST-8933
- Barcode
- 6922345696615
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Grey and black plastic extension lead with three plugs, two USB-A slots and one USB-C slot. Product sold online, in particular via eBay.
What is the risk?
- There is insufficient creepage and clearance distance between circuits, and it does not meet required insulation requirements. This can lead to the user receiving an electric shock from accessible live parts. Moreover, the product also has a fuse link that is incorrectly earthed. If a fault occurs during use, the plug can overheat and catch fire. This product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 04/07/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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