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British Design BS extension lead — electric shock risk (A12/00254/21)

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFeb 26, 2021
Photo from the official notice: British Design BS extension lead — electric shock risk (A12/00254/21)
Photo from the official notice: British Design BS extension lead — electric shock risk (A12/00254/21)

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The cross-sections area of the PVC-insulated protective conductor core is smaller than the required and the earthing contact is insufficient. As a result, the product may melt, deform and expose live parts, resulting in electric shock. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive, the relevant European standards IEC60884-1and IEC60844-2-7 and the relevant national standard.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (16/02/2021)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Importer (16/02/2021)

Product description

Extension Cable 4 inline outlet socket with 2 meters cable

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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