NEWS 3hole 5m / 3hole 3m mains extension lead — electric shock & fire risk
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Hazard
There is no earth wire in the cable between the sockets and the plug. The wire ends of the cable are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting. The cross-sectional area of the conductors in the cable is not sufficient and the cable can overheat.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 (03/07/2015)
Product description
White mains extension lead for 3 plugs with a switch and a 5 m / 3m cable. Packaging: transparent plastic bag with cardboard label.
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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