Travel adaptor - Con-cube universal travel adapter
02-Sep-2009
Details
Brand: Brunner
Type/number of model: Con-Cube/Con-Cube II, Art. 7203361N, barcode 8022068027555.
Description: The product is a rectangular shape of white coloured plastic, with two green ‘slides’. Packed in a transparent plastic box.
Country of origin: Italy
Danger
Electric shock
The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - it is possible to insert one plug contact pin, while the other live pin is exposed, - the shutters can be operated by a single pin, - the contact pins of the adaptor can be touched while they are live, - the contact pins of a plug which is inserted into the travel adaptor can be touched, - the adaptor has no provision for earthing and is, therefore, unsuitable for use with appliances of Class I, - the adaptor also accepts Class 0 (zero) plugs; in this case a Class 0 appliance can be used in a place where Class 0 is not allowed, - it is possible to access live parts when the adaptor is plugged in and ready for use, - the UK and USA plugs are live when the Europe plug is used.
The product does not comply with the national standard NEN 1020.
Action Taken
Sales ban ordered by the authorities.
The Next Step...
If you purchased this item, get in touch with the place you bought it from to find out what to do next.
If you live in the UK and need further advice, please contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or
www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.
Source: European Commission RAPEX (5-1144-09)
Category: Electrical appliances
On: 02-Sep-2009
