Conversion adaptor

Electric shock, Fire Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Conversion adaptor
Alert Number0503/07
BrandOBI
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock, Fire
Notifying CountrySlovenia
Country of OriginGermany
Published1 June 2007

Risk Description

This product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because: - it is possible to insert only one pin of an europlug into the socket-outlet part of the adaptor while other pin is freely accessible;- insulating material of a plug part of adaptors fails to meet the requirements of glow wire test at 750 °C. Flames (burning) are still present 30 second after removal of glow wire; - required markings are missing (MAX rating stated for current or power, type reference).This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standards.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the distributorDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Conversion adaptor is made from white plastic and has four plugs.

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