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Puning Vinisen Electrical Appliance Co. Ltd Extension Lead — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockSold on eBayJul 22, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Puning Vinisen Electrical Appliance Co. Ltd Extension Lead — electric shock risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as there is insufficient creepage and clearance distance between circuits, and it does not meet required insulation requirements. The product also has a fuse link which does not conform to BS 1362 and is incorrectly earthed. Improvements are also required to documentation and marking. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Remedy

We recommend you stop using this product immediately. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Black 6-socket extension lead with USB sockets.

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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