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NEOLUS mains extension lead — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireApr 26, 2013
Photo from the official notice: NEOLUS mains extension lead — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: NEOLUS mains extension lead — electric shock & fire risk

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

Hazard

The product poses a risk of fire and electric shock because:·        the distance between the side earth contacts is too large;·        there is no earth wire in the cable;·        the wire ends of the main supply 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 Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 60884.

Product description

Mains extension lead for 4 plugs, with earth contact, a switch and a 2.5m cable. Packaging: a transparent nylon bag with a printed card.

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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