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SAL mains adaptor "230 v - / 110 v adaptor" — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockApr 22, 2011
Photo from the official notice: SAL mains adaptor "230 v - / 110 v adaptor" — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because, due to its construction, it is possible to insert only one pin of a plug, leaving the live part of the other pin accessible. In addition, during normal connection of the plug, the live metal parts of the pins are accessible. The product does not comply with the relevant standard IEC 60884.

Product description

The adaptor enables appliances (Class II) supplied with an American-type plug to be connected to sockets used in certain European countries. Inscription on the packaging: "Suitable for using American type appliances in Europe", "Not converting voltage" Packaging: transparent plastic and cardboard

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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