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Axe 3M Extension lead — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireOct 24, 2014
Photo from the official notice: Axe 3M Extension lead — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Axe 3M Extension lead — electric shock & fire risk

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

Hazard

The extension lead socket has no shutters and allows direct access to live parts. The supply cord is not adequately secured and has no earth connection. The neutral conductor within the plug is not properly secured to the pin terminal which can cause overheating.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant national standard BS1363.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (16/09/2014)

Product description

3 way, 3 metre universal extension lead. Socket: AXE XC-313, plug: NTA 229. Switched, non-fused, re-wireable 10-16 A. Packaged in clear plastic labelled www.xiu-cai.com. No batch code or serial number.

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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