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Youzhi Dianxian electrical supply cord — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireJul 16, 2010

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because the insulation cord can melt and catch fire due to the following contraventions:- the supply cord does not include an earth protection conductor. - the size of the cross section of each conductor is 0.133 mm² (must be at least 0.75 mm²) ;- the electrical resistance is different from what is required in the standard.One accident reported. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD).

Measures taken

  • Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

White plastic body with three sockets for plugs and a red switch. The cord itself is 3 m long. The product is packed in a transparent polyethylene film. A blue and yellow label is attached to the polyethylene packaging with metal staples. Rated voltage (16 A/250 V).

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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