EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Plug adaptor "Adaptador Enchufe" F-TEC — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0207/12
Summary
null The product poses a risk of electric shock because:· It is possible to insert a Class I plug into a socket which is intended exclusively to take plugs for Class II equipment. · While one pin of the plug is being inserted into the socket it is possible to touch the other pin.· The shutters protecting the holes are not properly designed and remain open when the plug is withdrawn.The product does not comply with…
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Product
Plug adaptor "Adaptador Enchufe" — F-TEC
- Brand
- F-TEC
- Name / model
- Model 1M-3H, ref. XX-432-D
- Batch number(s)
- 8435241702215
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- White adaptor plug in a blister pack.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of electric shock because:· It is possible to insert a Class I plug into a socket which is intended exclusively to take plugs for Class II equipment. · While one pin of the plug is being inserted into the socket it is possible to touch the other pin.· The shutters protecting the holes are not properly designed and remain open when the plug is withdrawn.The product does not comply with the relevant national standard UNE 20315.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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