EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Multiplug socket BAYSAL — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1345/19
Summary
Due to a construction defect live parts can overheat. Consequently the casing of the product may melt, leading to burns or leaving live parts accessible, increasing the risk of electric shock if the user touches the product. The product does not comply with the relevant standard IEC 60884.
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Product
Multiplug socket — BAYSAL
- Brand
- BAYSAL
- Name / model
- Code: 10001205
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- A socket with four outlets, maximum current: 16A, rated voltage: 250V, degree of protection: IP20 16A-250V-IP20,
What is the risk?
- Due to a construction defect live parts can overheat. Consequently the casing of the product may melt, leading to burns or leaving live parts accessible, increasing the risk of electric shock if the user touches the product. The product does not comply with the relevant standard IEC 60884.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 09/08/2019
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