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Extension lead – m MAKEL

Serious risk Electric shock

Published by Safety Gate 7 Oct 2010In the weekly report of 8 Oct 2010 (week 40, 2010)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 3 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Extension lead
Brand
m MAKEL
Type / model
Unknown
Description
Cord extension set: white multiple socket outlets with switch, with four, five and six sockets; packaged in a plastic bag stapled to a cardboard label; the upper and lower parts are joined by cross-headed screws. 3.10 m connecting cable with moulded, grounded plug; inscription: "m MAKEL", CE mark and GS mark on the cardboard label.
Risk
The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the cross-sectional area of the conductors in the cable is not sufficient;- the earth lead has no metal conductor; - live leads are soldered onto contact surfaces; - the cord anchorage is inadequate. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant national standard.
Measures
  • Destruction of the products ordered by the authorities
Notifying country
Germany
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 1495/10
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 1495/10
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2010-40 (XML)
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