2023.08.23 Safety Report: Outdoor Sockets and Extension Lead (sold via eBay)
23 August 2023
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Outdoor Sockets and Extension Lead sold via eBay
Type
Electrical appliances and equipment - Extension Lead
Country of origin
China
Product description
Outdoor extension plugs with a cover to protect the plugs from the weather. The kitemark on the mains plug is considered counterfeit.
eBay item number
255584617147
Listing name
25 m Outdoor IP66 Garden Extension Lead Socket Box IP66 Rated Black Cable
Electrical ratings
250 V, 13A
Additional Identifiers
Numbers on product cartons: MP000000000016266 and 23514 and 23513, EZ1175553A1 and A3 and A2
Pack ID: IC6001230321000400506 and 400470 and 400472.
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the supply cord is not of the correct type and cross sectional area and has excessive resistance. The cord is not suitable for outdoor use and the cord could deteriorate and expose live wires, which could give the consumer an electric shock or catch fire. The product also requires improvement to marking, labelling and documentation.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
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