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Extension cord with three sockets — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireMar 9, 2007

Hazard

The product poses a serious risk of :- electric shock because even it seems that the electrical lengthener has an earth conductor, inside it had been ascertained that there are only two conductors under-dimensioned and they are not specially adapted in case of higher electric charge (e.g., washing machines, refrigerators, heating devices and so on);- fire in case the lengtheners are placed near the inflammable surfaces.This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standards.

Measures taken

  • Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities — 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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