EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Multiplug socket Far — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01180/24
Summary
The pins of the multiplug do not have sufficient mechanical strength. Furthermore the device can be opened by using a screwdriver. Therefore, users could touch live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Multiplug socket — Far
- Brand
- Far
- Name / model
- FAR · TS 40
- Barcode
- 8699292410271
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- White plug with three sockets and with earthing.
What is the risk?
- The pins of the multiplug do not have sufficient mechanical strength. Furthermore the device can be opened by using a screwdriver. Therefore, users could touch live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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