EU Safety Gate · Report-2010-7
Astra · Extension cord - Slimline 13 Amp 4 Way Extension Lead
The product poses a risk of electric shock because of :- inadequate cable insulation and mechanical protection, - no fuse protection,- no earth connection,- poorly soldered connections, - inadequate conductor thickness. One incident reported. The product does not comply with national regulations.
- Published
- 19 February 2010
- Notifying authority
- United Kingdom
- Catalog checked
- 30 July 2026
Check the authority measure and original alert.
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the retailer.. Date of entry into force: Unknown
Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- 0298/10
- Model
- PK 5486
Classification
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Risk type
- Electric shock
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
Product description
White plastic block, cable and plug. Block has built in Voltmeter and red switch set into side. Packaged in clear plastic shell casing with blue, red and white card insert also depicting Union Jack flag. No CE marking or manufacturers details. The product may be counterfeit.