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Electraline extension cord — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockMay 3, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Electraline extension cord — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Electraline extension cord — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The cross section of the wires being too low and the length of the extension cord, when power load is high, the product overheats. This causes the insulation protection to melt, leaving live parts accessible. The user could touch the live parts and receive an electric shock The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Retailer

Product description

Extension cord - single cord, carrot coloured conductor, plug and socket with cover

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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