Extension power cord

Electric shock Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Extension power cord
Alert Number0047/08
BrandNOELL
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountryCzechia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberUnknown
Published25 January 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the requirements to insulation thickness of power cores not met (required min. 0,44 mm, measured 0,28 mm),- insufficient cable resistance against motion (limit 2 mm, measured 31 mm) and rotation,- the product was dismounted the screws of fixing clamp found released, - the requirements to effective resistance of cable were not met.The product does not comply with theLow Voltage Directive and the relevant standard IEC 60884.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Power extension cord not dismountable, length 5 m terminated by movable five-sockets strip for appliances in class I. Parameters: 250V~ max., 10A, 2300W. Packing: Transparent plastic bag closed by carton label, dimensions approx. 33x14x5 cm.

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