Extension cord set - Portable electrical adaptor
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LUCERNA extension cord sets (Model FX 5-3, art. nr: OY-2171X3) with five white socket-outlets rated 10-16 V, ~250V, max. 3500W pose risks of electric shock and fire. The product has a flexible cable with a cross-sectional area of 0.75 mm², which is smaller than the required 1.5 mm². Additionally, the diameter of the impressed balls measures 2.3 mm instead of the maximum allowed 2 mm, and the insulating material has insufficient protective properties. Under certain circumstances, insulation damage may occur. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and relevant safety standards.
Authorities have ordered a sales ban, withdrawal from the market, and recall of the product from consumers. The product is sold in a transparent plastic bag with a cardboard label displaying the LUCERNA trade name and product information in multiple languages, and the cable is marked H05VV-F, 3G, 1.0mm2. The source does not specify what remedy affected consumers should pursue.
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The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because :- the cross-sectional area of 0,75 mm2 for the flexible cable is less than required 1.5 mm2. - diameter of impress given balls is 2,3 mm whereas it should not exceed 2 mm.- insufficient insulating properties of the material from which the product is made. Under certain circumstances, a damage of insulation of the product may occur. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standards.
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
The product is packed in a transparent plastic bag closed with a cardboard label with names of the product in various languages, trade name “LUCERNA” and others. The product is white with 5 socket-outlets with data 10-16 V, ~250V, max. 3500W, CE, trade name „LUCERNA“ and warnings „Nezasahujte do zapojenia!“ Data on the cable: H05VV-F, 3G, 1,0mm2. Model: Model: FX 5-3, art. nr: OY-2171X3, 4Fi, EAN: 8590849530001 Notifying country: Slovakia
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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