EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Extension lead THPG — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0402/18
Summary
The socket outlets are not protected by shutters. The user could access live parts.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant national standard.
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Product
Extension lead — THPG
- Brand
- THPG
- Name / model
- 614/638(725-211)
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Black mains extension lead in vintage style with three socket outlets.
- Recall information: https://www.byggfabriken.com/aterkallelse/
What is the risk?
- The socket outlets are not protected by shutters. The user could access live parts.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant national standard.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 15/01/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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