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Socket Extension Lead “WiFi Smart Power Strip 13A” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00131/20
Summary
Due to the product's poor built, user must forcefully take plug out of the socket. The top of plug could break giving access to live parts. The user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant national standard.
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Product
Socket Extension Lead
- Name / model
- WiFi Smart Power Strip 13A
- Barcode
- GB048996600026639231B
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- WiFi Smart Socket Extension Lead with four plug sockets and four USB sockets. Compatible with Alexa and Echo. The product is also sold online, in particular via eBay.
What is the risk?
- Due to the product's poor built, user must forcefully take plug out of the socket. The top of plug could break giving access to live parts. The user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. 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: RetailerCategory 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: RetailerCategory 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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