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Neuling mains adaptor — electric shock risk (0175/08)

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFeb 15, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- live parts can be touched when the mains adaptor has not yet been fully inserted into the socket:- the two pins of the plug are not insulated, and are conductive and exposed along their entire length,- the same fault occurs when an earthing contact plug is inserted into the product;- it is possible to insert safety plugs, thereby disabling the protective conductor function. The upstream circuit breaker does not recognise contact with a current-consuming appliance in the event of a fault. In particular, unreliable plug extensions can be produced;- euro and safety plugs could be improperly inserted (possibility of touching the exposed plug pin, risk of electric shock);- Protection Class I (protective conductor) incorrectly indicated on the packaging and mains electricity incorrectly indicated as 220 volts (should be 230 volts).The product does no comply with the Low Voltage Directive.

Measures taken

  • Recall from consumers ordered by the authorities — Other
  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the distributor — Other

Product description

Adaptor for connecting electrical appliances with American plugs to German (European) mains outlets.

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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