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Taken Electric extension lead — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockAug 13, 2010

Hazard

The products pose a risk of electric shock because:- the holes in the sockets are not sufficiently elastic to ensure correct contact pressure on the plug; - the side earth contacts are not sufficiently elastic to ensure correct contact pressure on the side earth contact; - the side earth contacts can buckle.In addition, the cable for the model with ref. WX 1245 may overheat as the cross-sectional area of the conductors in the cable is not sufficient.The products do not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant national standard UNE 20315.

Measures taken

  • Import rejected by the customs authorities — Other

Product description

- Extension lead, 1.5 m, with 3 sockets and switch. Ref. WX-1001. Packaged in a plastic bag. - Extension lead, 1.5 m, with 4 sockets. Ref. WX-1006. Packaged in a plastic bag. - Extension lead, 3 m, with schuko socket. Ref. WX 1245-3m. Packaged in a plastic bag. Description of packaging: - Plastic bag bearing the brand name

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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