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GEFOM extension cable — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockJan 31, 2014
Photo from the official notice: GEFOM extension cable — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The insulation on the cable can break allowing access to live parts. The power cable insulation can be damaged at the point where the cable joins the drum. The metal handle is not earthed.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 61242.

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border — Other (14/05/2013)
  • Destruction of the product — Other (08/01/2014)

Product description

25 m cable on a drum with thermal circuit breaker.

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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