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Extension cord "Universal extension cord" — recall 0135/08

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · Germany · 2008-02-08 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
0135/08
Date of alert
2008-02-08
Country / jurisdiction
Germany
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Electric shock, Fire
Brand
ACAR
Product category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Product type
Extension cord "Universal extension cord"
Reported risk: The product poses a risk of: - electric shock because it is not equipped with the earth wire and it has non-standard coupling;- fire because the cross-section of the conductors (1 mm²) is too small for the length of the cable and there is no integrated protection.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standard.
Action taken by the authority
Type of economic operator taking notified measure
Other
Category of measure
Voluntary stop of sales
Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/-13193

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