EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Wall socket ATOM ELEKTRIK — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1347/19
Summary
The cover, outlet and shutters of the socket are insufficiently secured, leaving live parts accessible. A user could touch them and receive an electric shock.The product does not comply with the relevant standard IEC 60884.
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Product
Wall socket — ATOM ELEKTRIK
- Brand
- ATOM ELEKTRIK
- Name / model
- Code: 42001001
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Wall socket, Maximum current: 10А, Rated voltage: 250V, Degree of protection: IP20, 16A-250V-IP20
What is the risk?
- The cover, outlet and shutters of the socket are insufficiently secured, leaving live parts accessible. A user could touch them and receive an electric shock.The product does not comply with the relevant standard IEC 60884.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 09/08/2019
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