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Cord extension set – 4-plug extension lead – AdR

Serious risk Burns, Electric shock

Published by Safety Gate 30 Oct 2008In the weekly report of 31 Oct 2008 (week 43, 2008)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 5 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Cord extension set – 4-plug extension lead
Brand
AdR
Type / model
ITEM NO: 02395, Bar code: 8431869023954
Description
This is a white 4-plug extension lead. The packaging is a plastic blister pack.
Risk
The product poses a risk of electric shock and burns because:- the section area of each of the two conductors are 0.1 mm², which is below the required 1 mm²,- after two minutes' operation at the maximum admissible load (16 A), the power cable begins to smoke due to extreme heating of the conductors, while the electrical insulation also deteriorates rapidly, which may leave the wires accessible resulting in a shock hazard and the risk of burns and smoke.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standard IEC 20315.
Measures
  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities
Notifying country
Spain
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 1245/08
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 1245/08
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2008-43 (XML)
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