Plug adapter — burns & electric shock risk
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Hazard
There is a possibility for the user to have direct contact with live parts of plugs connected to the adapter. The pins can become loose and detach: if a pin detaches and remains in the socket it poses a risk of electric shock for the user.The product does not comply with the relevant standard EN 60825-1.
Measures taken
- Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (16/10/2014)
Product description
White plug adaptor with five outlets for two-pole plugs. Marking "MADE IN CHINA, 250V 5A~". Supplied in a box of 12 items.
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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