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Extension cable – Bdnc

Serious risk Electric shock, Fire

Published by Safety Gate 4 Jun 2009In the weekly report of 5 Jun 2009 (week 21, 2009)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 8 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Extension cable
Brand
Bdnc (3 alerts)
Brand as notified
bdnc
Type / model
Power Cube
Barcode
5608199410652
Barcodes listed
5608199410652 (official alert record)
Description
Grey-coloured extension cable with a 3 m power cable, 5 “Schuko” sockets, a switch and the following dimensions: 29 x 5.5 x 4 cm. The product is packed in a transparent plastic bag sealed with a blue cardboard strip. The dimensions of the packaging are as follows: 41 x 15 x 6 cm.
Risk
The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because: - neither the plug or the socket block comply with the requirements, - the side contacts of the sockets were deformed by insertion of a plug with a force of 150 N for 1 minute, - the average resistance between the earth connection and the accessible metal parts is 0.12Ω, whereas that specified by the standard is ≤ 0.05Ω, - portable sockets that can be dismantled must have threaded connectors, whereas in this case the connections are welded, - construction of plugs and socket-outlets is non compliant, - the minimum section for the power cable conductors of devices with current up to 16 Amperes and 250 Volts is 1 mm², whereas the conductors on this sample have a section of 0.75 mm²,- the section of the conductors is not compliant with the standard, - the resistance of insulating material to abnormal heat, to fire and tracking is insufficient. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures
  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities
Notifying country
Portugal
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0728/09Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0728/09
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 0728/09
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2009-21 (XML)
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