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KF three-socket extension cord with a child safety switch — electric shock & injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockInjuriesDec 1, 2006

Hazard

The extension cord is not safe as its insulation may be damaged under certain circumstances which can cause injury by electric current and fire hazard. In particular, the product suffers from the following non-compliances with standards:- the tensile strength of insulation is less than the 10 MPa required (green-yellow – measured value of 6.87 MPa, blue – measured value of 8.19 MPa, brown – measured value of 7.76 MPa) ;- as to vertical spread of fire, the entire product burns.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60811 and EN 50265.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal of the product from the market and warning of customers by the supplier — Other

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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