EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Extension lead Super Home Power “Home Power Socket + USB Charger” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1627/15
Summary
null The supply cord and plug have no adequate earth wire connection. The power sockets allow access to live parts due to the lack of shutters. The electrical insulation is insufficient.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 5733 and EN 50525 and the relevant national standard BS 1363.
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Product
Extension lead — Super Home Power
- Brand
- Super Home Power
- Name / model
- Home Power Socket + USB Charger · 5ADZ05 (on outer packaging)
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- One metre extension lead with 2 mains plug sockets and 4 USB output sockets. Packaged in clear plastic with printed cardboard backing.
What is the risk?
- null The supply cord and plug have no adequate earth wire connection. The power sockets allow access to live parts due to the lack of shutters. The electrical insulation is insufficient.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 5733 and EN 50525 and the relevant national standard BS 1363.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 03/11/2015
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 16/10/2015
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