Trade Fittings Direct – Electric plug
Name: No Name Provided
Category: 10
Date: 2025-03-28
Product Category: Electrical appliances and equipment
Risk Type: Electric shock, Fire
Danger: The plug pins can break and remain in the socket outlet, increasing the risk of electric shock if the user tries to remove it. Moreover, due to a plug’s fuse defect, the product can overheat and melt, which can provoke a spark that can cause a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 24/01/2025Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 06/01/2025
Description: White plastic three pin plugs with three silver screws on the inner face. Amperage: 13 A and 3 A. Product sold online, in particular via Alibaba.com.
Notifying Country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
Alert Type: Consumer
Alert Level: Serious risk