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Electrical appliances and equipment — electric shock & fire risk (0601/05)

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireNov 25, 2005

Hazard

The cord extension set consists of only two conductors. The conductor cross-sections are too small. The earth contacts of the plug and the socket-outlet are not connected. The earth contacts are not fixed on the socket; they can be removed without the help of a tool after it is dismantled. The assembly screws of the socket bar do not retain themselves on the body of the socket bar after its dismantling. The cable in the socket is not fixed.The Multiple Socket with switch does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Multiple socket with switch BORAX.Type/number of model: Unknown. Description: White five-way multi-socket with switch; packed in a plastic bag with stapled cardboard label, 16A/250V AC, 3500W, bears GS mark from SLG Chemnitz.

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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