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GLOBE cable reel — fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskFireJan 25, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of fire because: - the cross-sectional area of the wire is too small,- diameter of impress in cable by ball was 2,9 mm (maximum can be 2 mm). The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 61242.

Measures taken

  • Sales ban ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

The cable reel – four dark blue socket outlets and white red power switch, length of cable 10 m, equipped with a plastic black cover box with a handle on the top and two stumps on the bottom, marking on yellow-red etiquette – Box cable, GLOBE, B10, 220 V, 500 W, 10A, packed in a transparent plastic bag with a cardboard back with marking Extension reel EX-10m, warnings and user instructions.

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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