EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Multiplug socket WUYUNELEK — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00219/23
Summary
The earthing contact pins are not strong enough to prevent them from becoming deformed during use. If the earthing contact pins become deformed, there is insufficient contact with the earthed conductor. Consequently, the user may receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60884-1.
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Product
Multiplug socket — WUYUNELEK
- Brand
- WUYUNELEK
- Name / model
- 22140
- Barcode
- 4250416322388
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Multiplug socket with 2 USB sockets. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon. ASIN: B01MXOLXCY
What is the risk?
- The earthing contact pins are not strong enough to prevent them from becoming deformed during use. If the earthing contact pins become deformed, there is insufficient contact with the earthed conductor. Consequently, the user may receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60884-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 26/01/2023
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