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Sun Free mains extension lead — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockDec 13, 2013
Photo from the official notice: Sun Free mains extension lead — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Sun Free mains extension lead — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The distance between the side earth contacts is too big and consequently the continuity of the earth contact is not provided. The wire ends of the main supply cable are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting therefore live parts may become free.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standard IEC 60884 and the relevant national standard.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other
  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (19/10/2013)

Product description

Mains extension lead for 5 plugs with a 2.3 m cable. On the white plastic housing is the inscription "SUNFREE, Nur für Wechselstrom, GS, CE, 1.5/250". Packaging: transparent plastic bag with closing paper part.

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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