EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Mains extension lead SLM “Mobile Power Socket” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1047/19
Summary
The protective earth conductor in the socket strip is not connected to the wire, which would prevent the residual circuit breaker to jump when necessary.The insulation of the electrical mains cable is not strong enough and can easily be damaged, leaving live parts accessible. Consequently the user could receive an electric shock.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the…
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Product
Mains extension lead — SLM
- Brand
- SLM
- Name / model
- Mobile Power Socket · SLM-S3
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Mains extension lead with three socket outlets, one switch and a LED display, for a voltage 250 V and a maximal current of 15 A. The product is sold in a transparent plastic bag.
What is the risk?
- The protective earth conductor in the socket strip is not connected to the wire, which would prevent the residual circuit breaker to jump when necessary.The insulation of the electrical mains cable is not strong enough and can easily be damaged, leaving live parts accessible. Consequently the user could receive an electric shock.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant national standard.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 24/06/2019
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