Extension cord

Electric shock Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Extension cord
Alert NumberA12/02318/24
BrandPLASTROL
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountrySlovakia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberVMZ1-01
Published23 August 2024

Risk Description

The plug of a protection class I appliance can be inserted into the socket of an extension cord intended for appliances of protection class II. Thus, the product does not provide any protection against electric shock if a protection class I appliance is connected to this extension cord. This can cause electric shock to end users. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the European standards IEC 60884-1 and IEC 60884-2-7.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 19/07/2024Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 19/07/2024Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of salesDate of entry into force: 19/07/2024

Product Description

Orange extension cord 25 m long with one socket.

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