Extension lead

Qiaosheng · Displacement function adapter

Electrical appliances and equipmentElectric shockFire

Country of origin: People's Republic of China
Notifying country: Romania
Sold online: No

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What is the danger

The product has earthing contacts on the sockets and plug but lacks an earthing circuit, and the mains are not properly attached to the product. This can lead to electric shocks. Moreover the product packaging indicates 10 - 16 A but the wiring is to thin, causing the extension lead to overheat when power appliances of more than 2500 W are plugged in.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.

Measures taken

Withdrawal of the product from the market Compulsory measuresTaken by: RetailerIn force from: 30 December 2022

Product

Description: Orange extension cord with 3 mains, each with earth contact. The product is 3 m long, with the following markings on the cable: 10-16A 220-250V /50-60 Hz.
Packaging: Transparent plastic bag with cardboard closure.
Brand: Qiaosheng
Model / type: 002
Barcode: 6901358903521

Original source

Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.

Alert number: A12/00136/23 ↗
Weekly report: Report-2023-3
Published: 19 January 2023
Modified: 19 January 2023
Corrigendum: Notification A12/00121/23: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the traceability and measures taken.