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Electrical supply cord – Makel

Serious risk Electric shock, Fire

Published by Safety Gate 15 Jul 2010In the weekly report of 16 Jul 2010 (week 28, 2010)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 1 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Electrical supply cord
Brand
Makel
Type / model
300/500V
Description
White plastic body with three sockets for plugs. The product is packaged in a transparent polyethylene film. On the electrical extension cord there is the inscription "PVC Insulated Electric Wire". Used for 300/500V.
Risk
The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because:- the size of the cross section of each conductor is only 0.071 mm² (must be at least 0.75 mm²);- the electrical resistance is different from what is required in the standard;- the diameter of the plug terminals is 3.92 mm (minimum size of 4.74 mm).The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD).
Measures
  • Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities
Notifying country
Romania
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 1080/10
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 1080/10
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2010-28 (XML)
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