Slovakia
A white 1.5‑metre PLASTROL extension lead (Extension cord PLASTROL) with five sockets, no power switch, identification and CE mark on the underside, model PS-560/1,5 E / W-97483, barcode 5902273403326, sold in a transparent bag with a Slovak manual and made in Poland is affected. It was recalled because a design flaw allows a Class I appliance plug to be inserted into a socket intended for Class II appliances, creating an electric shock risk; consumers should follow the compulsory product recall and withdrawal instructions from distributors.
What's being recalled
A white 1.5-meter extension lead with five sockets and no power switch. Identification details, the CE mark, technical specifications, and mandatory pictograms are located on the underside of the socket strip.
Packaging: Transparent plastic bag with an attached paper label. A written user manual, including safety instructions in the Slovak language, is included with the product.
Country of origin: Poland.
How to identify it
Safety Gate alert SR/02258/26
Product name on the item: Extension cord PLASTROL
Type or model: PS-560/1,5 E / W-97483
Barcode: 5902273403326
The hazard
The product has a design flaw that allows the plug of a Class I appliance to be inserted into the socket of an extension cord intended for Class II appliances. Consequently, users may receive an electric shock if a Class I appliance is connected to this extension cord.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN 60884-1 and EN 60884-2.
What to do
Warning consumers of risks (compulsory, distributor).
Product withdrawal from market (compulsory, distributor).
Product recall from consumers (compulsory, distributor).
The official notice
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