ACAR — Extension cord
Orange extension cords of different lengths (10 m and 25 m) with one socket. Product sold online, in particular via www.tme.sk
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Electric shock
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Hazard
- Due to the incorrect design of the products, the plug of a class I appliance can be inserted into the socket of an extension cord intended for class II appliances. This could cause a risk of electric shock to the user.
- Origin
- Poland
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ (to: Distributor) Warning consumers of the risks
- ▸ (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
- ▸ (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
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What is this? This is about a brand of extension cords. The plug of some appliances may not fit safely into these cords.
What's happening? The cords were made wrong. A plug from one type of appliance can go into the wrong kind of socket. This could give you an electric shock.
Does this affect me? If you live in Slovakia, Germany, or Poland and use ACAR extension cords, you could be at risk.
What should I do? Stop using the cord right away. Ask your electrician or a repair shop for help.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: Due to the incorrect design of the products, the plug of a class I appliance can be inserted into the socket of an extension cord intended for class II appliances. This could cause a risk of electric shock to the user. · Origin: Poland
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