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Mains adaptor "230 V - / 110 V Adaptor" SAL — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0370/11
Summary
null The product poses a risk of electric shock because, due to its construction, it is possible to insert only one pin of a plug, leaving the live part of the other pin accessible. In addition, during normal connection of the plug, the live metal parts of the pins are accessible. The product does not comply with the relevant standard IEC 60884.
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Product
Mains adaptor "230 V - / 110 V Adaptor" — SAL
- Brand
- SAL
- Name / model
- Bar code: 5 998312 727454 Type: AC 220/110X
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- The adaptor enables appliances (Class II) supplied with an American-type plug to be connected to sockets used in certain European countries. Inscription on the packaging: "Suitable for using American type appliances in Europe", "Not converting voltage" Packaging: transparent plastic and cardboard
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of electric shock because, due to its construction, it is possible to insert only one pin of a plug, leaving the live part of the other pin accessible. In addition, during normal connection of the plug, the live metal parts of the pins are accessible. The product does not comply with the relevant standard IEC 60884.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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