EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Mains extension lead Oufeite “ROTATING OUTLET” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1784/19
Summary
The cross sections area of the wires of the mains cable is significantly smaller than the required (0.48 mm²). The cables could overheat during use leading to a fire. The cable anchorage is not secure and the cable can detach leaving live parts accessible. The user could receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN…
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Product
Mains extension lead — Oufeite
- Brand
- Oufeite
- Name / model
- ROTATING OUTLET · T-589-415
- Batch number(s)
- 8 595505 894152
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- White, re-wiring extension lead with four socket outlets and a switch. Packaging: transparent plastic bag with cardboard sheet closure.
What is the risk?
- The cross sections area of the wires of the mains cable is significantly smaller than the required (0.48 mm²). The cables could overheat during use leading to a fire. The cable anchorage is not secure and the cable can detach leaving live parts accessible. The user could receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60884.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 25/09/2019
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 25/09/2019
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