EU alert · Safety Gate Risk: Other types of alerts Electrical appliances and equipment
Plug adaptor “Waterproof WiFi Remote Control Conversion Plug” — risk: burns, electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00137/20
Summary
The product is not fitted with shutters giving access to live parts. Water could enter and a user or a child could insert an object into live parts and receive an electric shock. The current rating is incorrect, the product could overheat and ignite causing a fire. A person could suffer burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant national standard.
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Product
Plug adaptor
- Name / model
- Waterproof WiFi Remote Control Conversion Plug · C118
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- WiFi Smart Plug Wireless Remote Control Switch Outlet with 2 individual sockets. Compatible with Amazon Alexa. The product is also sold online, in particular via Amazon.
What is the risk?
- The product is not fitted with shutters giving access to live parts. Water could enter and a user or a child could insert an object into live parts and receive an electric shock. The current rating is incorrect, the product could overheat and ignite causing a fire. A person could suffer burns. 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: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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