Extension cord

Electric shock, Fire Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Extension cord
Alert Number1035/09
BrandMerox
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock, Fire
Notifying CountrySlovakia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Barcode9004181157431 (on the pack), NF (on the product)
Model NumberKF-FB-02/2 (on the product), XX 10151853 (on the pack)
Published7 August 2009

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because the anchorage of the neutral conductor and the tensile strength of the insulation are not sufficient.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60332 and EN 60811.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Table portable extension cord with 2+2 “MEROX” sockets made from white plastic material with marking KF-FB-02/2, NF, Max. 3680W 230V~. The product is packed in a transparent plastic bag with attached a cardboard label with marking in German, Czech and Slovak languages.

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