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ATC (on the packaging); ROMCAB (on the product) Ötös Védőérintkezős Elosztó (5-unit extension lead with safety — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockOct 31, 2014
Photo from the official notice: ATC (on the packaging); ROMCAB (on the product) Ötös Védőérintkezős Elosztó (5-unit extension lead with safety — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: ATC (on the packaging); ROMCAB (on the product) Ötös Védőérintkezős Elosztó (5-unit extension lead with safety — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: ATC (on the packaging); ROMCAB (on the product) Ötös Védőérintkezős Elosztó (5-unit extension lead with safety — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The distance between the side earth contacts is too large which can lead to a poor earth connection. The wire ends of the cable are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting which could lead to live parts becoming accessible.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standard IEC 60884.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other
  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (29/11/2013)

Product description

White mains extension lead for 5 plugs, with earth contact and a 2,71 m cable. Packaging: transparent plastic bag with a cardboard tag.

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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