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Product Safety Report: 6-Socket Power Socket Extension Lead sold via Etsy (2207-0253)

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Published25 May 2023

The hazard

Product Safety Report for 6-Socket Power Socket Extension Lead presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Product description

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. Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF 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

What should you do?

Check the brand, model and batch number or barcode against your product. If it matches, stop using it, unplug it and follow the measures above, or contact the seller or manufacturer. Keep the product and your receipt until you know whether you can get a refund, repair or replacement.

Official notice ↗ · Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)

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