Product Safety Report: 6-Socket Power Socket Extension Lead sold via Etsy (2207-0253)
Product Safety Report for 6-Socket Power Socket Extension Lead presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: 6-Socket Power Socket Extension Lead sold via Etsy
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock due to accessible live parts.
Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Etsy). We strongly recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - Extension Lead |
|---|---|
| Etsy ID | 1229980751 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Black universal extension lead with black flexible supply cord and three-pin plug. The extension lead has three socket outlets and three USB sockets. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the unshuttered pin apertures allow access to live parts. If a user touches a live part when plugging in, or unplugging, a plug from the socket, they may experience an electric shock. The product also requires improvements to markings, labelling and documentation.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Etsy).
We strongly recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2207-0253
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards