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Extension cord - Slimline 13 Amp 4 Way Extension Lead – Astra

Serious risk Electric shock

Published by Safety Gate 18 Feb 2010In the weekly report of 19 Feb 2010 (week 7, 2010)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 1 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Extension cord - Slimline 13 Amp 4 Way Extension Lead
Brand
Astra (3 alerts)
Type / model
PK 5486
Description
White plastic block, cable and plug. Block has built in Voltmeter and red switch set into side. Packaged in clear plastic shell casing with blue, red and white card insert also depicting Union Jack flag. No CE marking or manufacturers details. The product may be counterfeit.
Risk
The product poses a risk of electric shock because of :- inadequate cable insulation and mechanical protection, - no fuse protection,- no earth connection,- poorly soldered connections, - inadequate conductor thickness.One incident reported.The product does not comply with national regulations.
Measures
  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the retailer
Notifying country
United Kingdom
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0298/10
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 0298/10
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2010-7 (XML)
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