Extension cord
| Alert Number | A12/02318/24 |
| Brand | PLASTROL |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Electric shock |
| Notifying Country | Slovakia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | VMZ1-01 |
| Published | 23 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.