OPSS Serious Electrical appliances equipment
Product Recall: Jgstkcity Waterproof Extension Leads sold via Amazon and eBay (2207-0027)
Published by Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS): · Ref. 2207-0027
Reason for the recall
- The products present a serious risk of electric shock due to misleading claims that the products are waterproof.
Reasonsee the original notice
Brandnot stated
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
Jgstkcity waterproof extension leads
- Category
- Electrical appliances equipment
- Country of origin
- China
- Type of recall
- Product recall
- Summary
- Product: Jgstkcity waterproof extension leads
- Hazard: The products present a serious risk of electric shock due to misleading claims that the products are waterproof.
- Corrective action: OPSS are requiring the recall of the products from end users.
- Product information
- Type
- Electrical Appliances and Equipment - Extension Leads
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Description
- 3 outlets extension cord with 2m power cable available in black and white.
- Product Report
- Link to Product Image and PDF
- Affected Models
- Product Name
- Online Marketplace
- Reference Number
- Jgstkcity Waterproof Extension Lead (Black)
- Amazon
- ASIN: B09FG23TBH
- Jgstkcity Waterproof Extension Lead (White)
- Amazon
- ASIN: B092QMHGL4
- Waterproof Extension Cord Power Lead 6 Ft Extension Cord 3 Outlet Power Strip
- eBay
- eBay Item Number: 304358041523
- Hazard
- The products present a serious risk of electric shock due to the misleading information that the product is waterproof. Under test conditions, water droplets were found to be on the live connections to the socket outlet demonstrating that the product allows moisture ingress. This can lead to a risk of electric shock and/or fire and demonstrates that the product is not water resistant, as it claims to be.
- The products do not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
- Corrective action
- OPSS is requiring the recall of the products from end users.
- The listings have been removed by the online marketplaces, Amazon and eBay.
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2207-0027
- Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
What to do
- OPSS are requiring the recall of the products from end users.
- Product information
- Type
- Electrical Appliances and Equipment - Extension Leads
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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