Adaptor International (universal adaptor)
Electric shock Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0106/17 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Electric shock |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Published | 3 February 2017 |
Risk Description
null The plug pins do not have an appropriate insulating coating and the user could be exposed to dangerous voltage levels if s/he puts the plug in a socket. Moreover, it is possible for two sets of plug pins to be open at the same time. In this case, if one set of pins is plugged into a mains socket, the other set of pins will be live and accessible to the user.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 50075.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 16/12/2016
Product Description
Universal travel plug adaptor.