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Elfe extension lead - three gang socket earthed with switch — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockOct 15, 2010

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the cross-section of the conductors in the supply cord is too small, - live leads are soldered to contact surfaces, - contact surfaces are too weak and already deformed, - there is no contact between the earth lead on the socket and the earth lead on the plug. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant national standard.

Measures taken

  • Import rejected by the customs authorities — Other

Product description

Extension lead with three-way socket, white, with switch; information on packaging partly in Turkish, English and Russian, upper and lower parts fastened together with seven cross-head screws. Mains cable 2.90 m with moulded earthed plug.

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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