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OBI conversion adaptor — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireJun 1, 2007

Hazard

This product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because: - it is possible to insert only one pin of an europlug into the socket-outlet part of the adaptor while other pin is freely accessible;- insulating material of a plug part of adaptors fails to meet the requirements of glow wire test at 750 °C. Flames (burning) are still present 30 second after removal of glow wire; - required markings are missing (MAX rating stated for current or power, type reference).This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standards.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the distributor — Other

Product description

Conversion adaptor is made from white plastic and has four plugs.

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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