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Plug for electric cable — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockApr 20, 2007

Hazard

This product poses a risk of electric shock because :- the design makes it difficult to insert and remove the plug in case of sockets that are side-by-side;- the screws which can be unscrewed to permit access to the inside of the plug are not non-removable;- in the high-temperature of 100°C for one hour, the insulating material of the samples lost its shape;- in the high-temperature of 125°C for one hour, the insulating material of the insert has an impression left by the sphere with a diameter of 4.5 mm;- in the high-temperature of 180°C for 3 hours, the insulating material of the insert melts.

Measures taken

  • Sales ban and withdrawal form the market 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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