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CEBrik C-Base extension lead — fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskFireJan 31, 2014
Photo from the official notice: CEBrik C-Base extension lead — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: CEBrik C-Base extension lead — fire risk

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

Hazard

The dimensions of the sockets allow for insertion of plugs with higher power intensity than supported. The insulation of the flexible cable is insufficient. The product may thus overheat and catch fire if connected to a high-powered device. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant national standard UNE 20315.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (13/11/2013)

Product description

Single-socket extension lead, 1.5 meters, supplied in a clear plastic bag.

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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