Contec cord extension set — electric shock & fire risk
Hazard
The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the earth contacts are easily deformed, - the elasticity of the plug recesses permits movement, making for incorrect contact, which in turn causes overheating, and a risk of fire because the temperature exceeds the permitted limit during the heating test.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
Measures taken
- Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities — Other
Product description
This is a five-way electric extension lead with a switch.Every unit of the product is wrapped in a transparent plastic bag with a stapled cardboard label reading: 'CONTEC RD 302 5E-3M EXTENSION LEAD C/INT VOLTAGE 250V POWER: 3500 W CE CE. Bar code: 8429950212677.
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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