Product Safety Report: Waterproof Dual Outdoor Extension Socket (2309-0128)
Product Safety Report for Waterproof Dual Outdoor Extension Socket presenting a serious risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Waterproof Dual Outdoor Extension Socket
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as the fuse within the plug does not contain granular filler. The filler is required to ensure the safe operation of the fuse under fault conditions, and its absence could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding.
Corrective action: The product has been destroyed.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - Waterproof dual outdoor extension socket |
|---|---|
| SKU | MP000000000016266, EZ1175553A1 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | Dual plug socket with see through protective cover and 25m extension lead beneath. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the fuse within the plug does not contain granular filler. The filler is required to ensure the safe operation of the fuse under fault conditions, and its absence could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding.
The product was also a missing clear, understandable set of instructions that will ensure safe and correct assembly, installation and maintenance.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The product has been destroyed.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2309-0128
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards