Cord extension set - Vivanco
Electric shock Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0629/09 |
| Brand | Vivanco |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Electric shock |
| Notifying Country | Spain |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | REF. 14716 |
| Published | 15 May 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of electric shock because the holes in the socket outlets are not sufficiently flexible to ensure that the contact pressure with the pins of the plug is sufficient, to the extent that the product fails the contact engagement test. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
A cord extension set with a switch, a 1.4 m cable and three socket outlets. It is packaged with a wrap-around cardboard label stating: "EDS 3S, EDB-Nr 14716. VIVANCO CE. Made in China. ME 63".