WiFi Smart Power Strip 13A
WiFi Smart Socket Extension Lead with four plug sockets and four USB sockets. Compatible with Alexa and Echo. The product is also sold online, in particular via eBay.
- Risk level
- Other types of alerts
- Type
- Electric shock
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Hazard
- Due to the product's poor built, user must forcefully take plug out of the socket. The top of plug could break giving access to live parts. The user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock.
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ (to: Retailer) Recall of the product from end users
- ▸ (to: Retailer) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
What is this? A smart power strip made in China can break when you pull the plug. This can expose live wires inside.
What's happening? The plug may crack when forced out. This could let you touch dangerous electricity and get a shock.
Does this affect me? Anyone using this power strip in the UK could be at risk.
What should I do? Stop using it now. Ask a shop or electrician for help. Talk to a doctor if you feel a shock.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Other types of alerts · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: Due to the product's poor built, user must forcefully take plug out of the socket. The top of plug could break giving access to live parts. The user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China
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