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Travelsky plug adaptor, travel adaptor — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockMay 25, 2007

Hazard

The product poses a serious risk of electric shock because:- it is possible to make a connection between the pin of a plug and an active part of the adaptor socket while another pin can be touched;- the uninsulated pins of the plug with earthing contact can be touched when the plug is partially inserted into the adaptor socket;- it is possible to insert a plug for Class I devices (with earth terminal) into the adaptor socket, which is designed exclusively for the insertion of plugs for Class II devices (with protection of connections without earth terminal).This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary stop of sales and withdrawal from the market by the supplier — Other

Product description

White plug adaptor, bearing the inscription “10A 250V Max. 2500W. CE, ABE-4, EAN 403762136101

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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