
Extension cord - Slimline 13 Amp 4 Way Extension Lead
Astra
Electrical appliances and equipmentElectric shock
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
- Notifying country
- UK
- Counterfeit
- No
- Sold online
- No
What is the danger
The product poses a risk of electric shock because of : - inadequate cable insulation and mechanical protection, - no fuse protection, - no earth connection, - poorly soldered connections, - inadequate conductor thickness. One incident reported. The product does not comply with national regulations.
Measures taken
- Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the retailer. Voluntary measuresTaken by: Other
Product
- Description
- White plastic block, cable and plug. Block has built in Voltmeter and red switch set into side. Packaged in clear plastic shell casing with blue, red and white card insert also depicting Union Jack flag. No CE marking or manufacturers details. The product may be counterfeit.
- Brand
- Model / type
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- 0298/10 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2010-7
- Published
- 18 February 2010
© European Union, Safety Gate · https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/-16586
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