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AdR cord extension set – 4-plug extension lead — burns & electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsElectric shockOct 31, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock and burns because:- the section area of each of the two conductors are 0.1 mm², which is below the required 1 mm²,- after two minutes' operation at the maximum admissible load (16 A), the power cable begins to smoke due to extreme heating of the conductors, while the electrical insulation also deteriorates rapidly, which may leave the wires accessible resulting in a shock hazard and the risk of burns and smoke.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standard IEC 20315.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

This is a white 4-plug extension lead. The packaging is a plastic blister pack.

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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