Mains extension lead Qiaosheng “DISPLACEMENT FUNCTION ADAPTER” — risk: electric shock, fire

Product

Mains extension lead — Qiaosheng

Brand

Qiaosheng

Name / model

DISPLACEMENT FUNCTION ADAPTER · Ref: 99462

Batch number(s)

820006599460 8200065994623

Category

Electrical appliances and equipment

• Black and white extension lead with five socket outlets and a switch. It is sold in a transparent plastic bag with cardboard sheet closure.

What is the risk?

• The product does not have a protective earth wiring. The structure of the socket allows partial insertion of a plug. The cross section areas of the mains' wires are too small. Consequently, the user could receive an electric shock while using the product or by touching accessible live parts.Additionally, the cables could overheat during use, increasing the risk of fire.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standard IEC 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: 16/10/2019
• 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: 18/09/2019

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