Mains cable
Guida (MAY BE COUNTERFEIT) · Unknown
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
- Notifying country
- UK
- Counterfeit
- Yes
Requirements breached
The diameter of the conductors in the lead is inadequate. The pins on the plug are too big and the earthing pin is partially sleeved creating a lack of earthing, which can lead to overheating and the risk of burns when touched. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60799.
Measures taken
- Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: Other
Product
- Description
- Class 1 cord set. No packaging. THE PRODUCT IS OR MAY BE COUNTERFEIT
- Brand
- Model / type
- Batch
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- A12/0742/13 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2013-024
- Published
- 14 June 2013
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