EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Mains extension lead Home Classic “Unknown” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1142/13
Summary
null The plastic casing of the socket-outlet is not sufficiently resistant to heat. There is a possibility that live parts could consequently become accessible.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant national standard.
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Product
Mains extension lead — Home Classic
- Brand
- Home Classic
- Name / model
- Unknown · OHS-03A (3m, 5m, 7m / 3 outlets), OHS-04A (3m, 5m, 7m / 4 outlets)
- Batch number(s)
- 5290656042158
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Mains extension lead, white, 5m long, with either 3 or 4 socket outlets. The packaging is made of transparent plastic and blue cardboard.
What is the risk?
- null The plastic casing of the socket-outlet is not sufficiently resistant to heat. There is a possibility that live parts could consequently become accessible.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant national standard.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 01/07/2013
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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