bdnc · Extension cable

The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because: - neither the plug or the socket block comply with the requirements, - the side contacts of the sockets were deformed by insertion of a plug with a force of 150 N for 1 minute, - the average resistance between the earth connection and the accessible metal parts is 0.12Ω, whereas that specified by the standard is ≤ 0.05Ω, - portable sockets that can be dismantled must have threaded connectors, whereas in this case the connections are welded, - construction of plugs and socket-outlets is non compliant, - the minimum section for the power cable conductors of devices with current up to 16 Amperes and 250 Volts is 1 mm², whereas the conductors on this sample have a section of 0.75 mm²,- the section of the conductors is not compliant with the standard, - the resistance of insulating material to abnormal heat, to fire and tracking is insufficient. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.

Published: 05 June 2009
Notifying authority: Portugal
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: 0728/09
Model: Power Cube
Check-digit validated barcodes: 5608199410652

Classification

Category: Electrical appliances and equipment
Risk type: Electric shock, Fire
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Grey-coloured extension cable with a 3 m power cable, 5 “Schuko” sockets, a switch and the following dimensions: 29 x 5.5 x 4 cm. The product is packed in a transparent plastic bag sealed with a blue cardboard strip. The dimensions of the packaging are as follows: 41 x 15 x 6 cm.