EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
WiFi connected plug socket TCP Smart “TCP SMART WIFI 2 GANG SOCKET WHITE UK” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01132/21
Summary
The product includes 2 separate earth terminals which are not internally bonded, there is therefore the risk that one of the sockets will be unearthed when installed. If the appliance is plugged into an unearthed socket and then fails, there will be no earth protection, causing the risk of electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive
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Product
WiFi connected plug socket — TCP Smart
- Brand
- TCP Smart
- Name / model
- TCP SMART WIFI 2 GANG SOCKET WHITE UK · TAUWIS2GWUK
- Barcode
- 8719638018890
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Twin plug socket with WiFi connectivity and USB port. The product was also sold online, in particular via Amazon.
What is the risk?
- The product includes 2 separate earth terminals which are not internally bonded, there is therefore the risk that one of the sockets will be unearthed when installed. If the appliance is plugged into an unearthed socket and then fails, there will be no earth protection, causing the risk of electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory 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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