TRAVEL UNIVERSAL ADAPTOR / UNIVERSAL POWER PLUG ADAPTER

Electric shock Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: TRAVEL UNIVERSAL ADAPTOR / UNIVERSAL POWER PLUG ADAPTER
Alert NumberA12/1700/16
BrandGTV
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountryHungary
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model Number931L; AE-TA1UNI-00
Published23 December 2016

Risk Description

null Single-pole or partial insertion of a plug is possible leaving the free remaining live pin, or the partially plugged-in pin of the plug, accessible. The plug pins which carry mains electrical current can become exposed during use of the product exposing the user to live parts. It is possible to insert devices which should be earthed into the socket-outlet part of the adapter but the earth circuit continuity is interrupted. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant international standard IEC 60884 and the relevant national standard.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 31/08/2016

Product Description

Travel plug adapter for use worldwide. Packaging: blue cardboard box.

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