ELGOTECH — Extension cord
Orange extension cord, 10 m long, with one socket.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Electric shock
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Hazard
- Due to incorrect design, the plug of a class I appliance can be inserted into the socket intended for class II appliances The product therefore does not provide any protection against electric shock in the case of connecting a protection class I appliance to this extension cord.
- Origin
- Poland
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
- ▸ (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
- ▸ (to: Distributor) Warning consumers of the risks
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What is this? This is an extension cord made by ELGOTECH. It has a plug that can fit the wrong kind of socket.
What's happening? The plug may go into a socket that does not protect against electric shock. This can be dangerous.
Does this affect me? If you live in Slovakia or Poland and own this extension cord, you may be at risk.
What should I do? Stop using it and ask a store or electrician for help. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor if you feel a shock.
🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.
🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: Due to incorrect design, the plug of a class I appliance can be inserted into the socket intended for class II appliances The product therefore does not provide any protection against electric shock in the case of connecting a protection class I appliance to this extension cord. · Origin: Poland
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