Withdrawn from market
Voluntary measure
Notified by Germany
Published 4 Aug 2026
SR/02184/26
Extension lead withdrawn from the market over electric-shock risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (Extension lead) after it was found to pose an electric-shock and fire risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Power strip with three sockets, three USB-A ports and switch.
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Electrical appliances
Why it's dangerous
Electric shockFire
The protective earth conductor is not connected and the wire gauge is too thin. Consequently, there is a risk of electric shock and an increased risk of heat build-up and fire.
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
Germany
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02184/26
View official notice ↗
Last synced 3 Oct 2026, 02:30 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.