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Product Safety Report: Waterproof Dual Outdoor Extension Socket (2309-0128)

Product details

Published9 August 2024

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Waterproof Dual Outdoor Extension Socket presenting a serious risk of fire.

Product description

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. Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF 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 & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994. Corrective action The product has been destroyed. Additional information PSD case number: 2309-0128 Notified by: Local Authority Trading 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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