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Michelin travel plug adaptor — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockDec 13, 2013
Photo from the official notice: Michelin travel plug adaptor — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The interlock mechanism of the adaptor can be defeated enabling two sets of pins to be simultaneously deployed and electrically connected. If the adaptor is plugged in to an electric socket the other set of pins would be live and readily accessible.The product does not comply with the relevant standard IEC 60884.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (01/10/2013)

Product description

Blue universal travel plug adaptor with "Michelin" marking on side, for use in the UK, Europe, USA and Australia. Size 6 x 4.5 x 5.5 (cms), weight 85g. Product supplied in plain white box.

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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