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Qiaosheng DISPLACEMENT FUNCTION ADAPTER mains extension lead — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireDec 6, 2019
Photo from the official notice: Qiaosheng DISPLACEMENT FUNCTION ADAPTER mains extension lead — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Qiaosheng DISPLACEMENT FUNCTION ADAPTER mains extension lead — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Qiaosheng DISPLACEMENT FUNCTION ADAPTER mains extension lead — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Qiaosheng DISPLACEMENT FUNCTION ADAPTER mains extension lead — electric shock & fire risk

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

Hazard

The product does not have a protective earth wiring. The structure of the socket allows partial insertion of a plug. The cross section areas of the mains' wires are too small. Consequently, the user could receive an electric shock while using the product or by touching accessible live parts.Additionally, the cables could overheat during use, increasing the risk of fire.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 — Distributor (16/10/2019)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (18/09/2019)

Product description

Black and white extension lead with five socket outlets and a switch. It is sold in a transparent plastic bag with cardboard sheet closure.

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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