EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Travel plug adaptor PIFCO “2 Way Mains Adaptor” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1643/18
Summary
The product does not have a fuse. In case of current overload, this could lead to a fire.The product does not comply with the relevant British standard BS 1363.
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Product
Travel plug adaptor — PIFCO
- Brand
- PIFCO
- Name / model
- 2 Way Mains Adaptor · BLA112 (on the product)PIF 2032 (on the package)
- Batch number(s)
- 104301 J12-4 / 5024996706642 (on the product)5055136598230 (on the package)
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Multi-plug 3 pin AC adaptor in white colour.
What is the risk?
- The product does not have a fuse. In case of current overload, this could lead to a fire.The product does not comply with the relevant British standard BS 1363.
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: 15/10/2018
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