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MY cord extension set - puutarhapistorasia av-2005 — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockSep 12, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because :- during various tests the cable showed cracks both at the sheath and in the insulation resulting in the wires of the conductors becoming accessible;- the temperature of the terminals rose in excess of 100 K in circuits L-earth, when it should not exceed 45 K;- The measured contact pressure of the earthing contacts is 0-4.9 N, when it shall not be less than 5 N;- the measured distance between the side-earthing contacts is 30.3 mm and 30.4 mm, which exceeds the requirement of 29 mm +0/-1 mm.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 60811.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Cord extension set with two socket-outlets and a rubber cable of length 1.5 m.

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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