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Outdoor Sockets & Extension Lead sold via eBay — fire risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFireSold on eBayAug 14, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Outdoor Sockets & Extension Lead sold via eBay — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Outdoor Sockets & Extension Lead sold via eBay — fire risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire as the supply cord is not of the correct type and cross sectional area and has excessive resistance. The cord is not suitable for outdoor use and the cord could deteriorate and expose live wires, which could give the consumer an electric shock or catch fire. The product also requires improvement to marking, labelling and documentation. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Outdoor extension plugs with a cover to protect the plugs from the weather. The kitemark on the mains plug is considered counterfeit.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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