EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Mains extension lead Pse “Unknown” — risk: burns, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1423/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of burns and fire because it can easily catch fire as its resistance to heat is insufficient. In addition, the product poses a risk of electric shock because live parts with high voltage are easily accessible.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standard BS1363.
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Product
Mains extension lead — Pse
- Brand
- Pse
- Name / model
- Unknown · 8812
- Batch number(s)
- 3 meters: 5291788005232 5 meters: 5291788003924
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Mains extension lead of 3 and 5m, with a switch button and neon power lamp, sold in a red and black plastic package. The sockets allow dual use of plugs.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of burns and fire because it can easily catch fire as its resistance to heat is insufficient. In addition, the product poses a risk of electric shock because live parts with high voltage are easily accessible.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standard BS1363.
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: 23/08/2013
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