Unsafe products found on the market of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Extension cord, type ROA19RTX049-3

Unsafe products found on the market of Bosnia and Herzegovina

01/11/2023

The extension cord poses a risk of fire and electric shock. 

Product

Extension cord

Brand/type/model

ROA19RTX049-3

Manufacturer

SOURCE W, China

Country of origin

China

Importer

R. TIME d.o.o. Sarajevo

Risk type

The product poses a risk of fire and electric shock because:

-       the product is not properly labelled;

-       the device can be disassembled with general purpose tools;

-       the sockets are not fitted with protective shutters;

-       the cross-sectional area of the conductors in the flexible cable is smaller than the permitted minimum;

-       the protective conductor is not connected to the earthing rail.

The product does not comply with the Order on electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits and the standard BAS EN 60884-2-7:2011 + A1:2014.

Measures taken

Competent inspection ordered the measures of withdrawal from the market and destruction of the dangerous products, as well as informing consumers of the risks and the measures taken.

Instructions for consumers

We advise consumers who have purchased the above-mentioned product to stop using it and return it to the importer or the place of purchase.