Wall socket
Electric shock, Fire Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/00203/23 |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Electric shock, Fire |
| Notifying Country | Romania |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 3 February 2023 |
Risk Description
The contact terminals can oxidize over time creating an imperfect contact and increase the resistance in the circuit. This will result in a heat release or the creation of an electric arc, both of which can cause fire, and users may receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60884-1.
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: 27/12/2022
Product Description
Ceramic socket: Maximum current 16A, Rated voltage 250 V, Degree of protection IP20.