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0298/10

Extension cord - Slimline 13 Amp 4 Way Extension Lead

Astra

Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Notifying country
UK
Counterfeit
No
Sold online
No
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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

  1. 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
Astra
Model / type
PK 5486

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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