Withdrawn from market
Voluntary measure
Notified by Ireland
Published 6 Jan 2026
SR/00028/26
RUGGED extension lead withdrawn from the market over burn risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (RUGGED extension lead) after it was found to pose a burn and fire risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Extension lead in different sizes and cable lengths, with additional USB sockets. Product sold online.
- Brand
- RUGGED
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Electrical appliances
Why it's dangerous
BurnsFire
Due to a manufacturing fault, the product may overheat. As a result, the cable may melt under load, which could create a risk of fire and burns.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
What the authorities did
Measure
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
Ireland
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00028/26
View official notice ↗
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