InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert: Trade Fittings Direct – Electric plug

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

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