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Extension lead – Axe “3M Extension lead”

Serious risk Electric shock, Fire

Published by Safety Gate 17 Oct 2014In the weekly report of 24 Oct 2014 (week 42, 2014)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 9 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Extension lead
Brand
Axe (21 alerts)
Name
3M Extension lead
Type / model
AXE XC-313
Batch
Unknown
Description
3 way, 3 metre universal extension lead. Socket: AXE XC-313, plug: NTA 229. Switched, non-fused, re-wireable 10-16 A. Packaged in clear plastic labelled www.xiu-cai.com. No batch code or serial number.
Risk
null The extension lead socket has no shutters and allows direct access to live parts. The supply cord is not adequately secured and has no earth connection. The neutral conductor within the plug is not properly secured to the pin terminal which can cause overheating.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant national standard BS1363.
Measures
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market · from 16 Sep 2014
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 A12/1687/14Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/1687/14
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert A12/1687/14
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2014-042 (XML)
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