EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Extension lead JSVER “Power strip” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01404/23
Summary
The protective earth conductor connection of the multiple-outlet socket is insufficient. A user who connects a class-I device with defective insulation to the multiple-outlet socket may receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Extension lead — JSVER
- Brand
- JSVER
- Name / model
- Power strip · JSVER-PS2122 / ECS-EU008
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Multiple-outlet socket with USB, 2 coupling sockets and 2 USB charging ports; white or black; with a switch. Length of cable: 1.5 m. Dimensions: 130 mm x 56 mm x 4 mm. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon, with ASIN B08ZMNNJHV and B08ZMMDCJ5.
What is the risk?
- The protective earth conductor connection of the multiple-outlet socket is insufficient. A user who connects a class-I device with defective insulation to the multiple-outlet socket may receive an electric shock. The 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 01/06/2023
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 01/06/2023
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 01/06/2023
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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