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Pse mains extension lead — burns & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsFireOct 25, 2013
Photo from the official notice: Pse mains extension lead — burns & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Pse mains extension lead — burns & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Pse mains extension lead — burns & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Pse mains extension lead — burns & fire risk

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

Hazard

The product poses a risk of burns and fire because it can easily catch fire as its resistance to heat is insufficient. In addition, the product poses a risk of electric shock because live parts with high voltage are easily accessible.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standard BS1363.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (23/08/2013)

Product description

Mains extension lead of 3 and 5m, with a switch button and neon power lamp, sold in a red and black plastic package. The sockets allow dual use of plugs.

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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