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ACAR extension cord "universal extension cord" — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireFeb 8, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of: - electric shock because it is not equipped with the earth wire and it has non-standard coupling;- fire because the cross-section of the conductors (1 mm²) is too small for the length of the cable and there is no integrated protection.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standard.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary stop of sales — Other

Product description

Extension cord 250 V / 16 A without earth wire; 40 m long; orange; for indoor and outdoor use.

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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