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Kudiff HOG Charging socket multiplug/trailing socket — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockJan 11, 2019
Photo from the official notice: Kudiff HOG Charging socket multiplug/trailing socket — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The product has a protection class II plug and therefore no earth connection. However, an appliance of protection class I (which should be earthed) may be connected to the device and would consequently not be earthed. As a consequence, live parts may be accessible.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Retailer

Product description

Trailing socket in the shape of a pink sphere/pig with multiple sockets and USB ports. The product has been sold online (in particular via Amazon).

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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