EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Electrical appliances and equipment
Extension lead iluve “Przedluzacz” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00142/24
Summary
The cross-sectional area of the wire is lower than declared, the device may overheat and cause the insulation to become damaged making live parts accessible. The user could touch the live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards 60884-2-7 and 60884-1.
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Product
Extension lead — iluve
- Brand
- iluve
- Name / model
- Przedluzacz · 742713, P450w
- Barcode
- 5901780742713
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Extension lead equipped with four sockets, with a length of 5m.
What is the risk?
- The cross-sectional area of the wire is lower than declared, the device may overheat and cause the insulation to become damaged making live parts accessible. The user could touch the live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards 60884-2-7 and 60884-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 17/09/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 17/09/2024
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