Stopped at the border
Compulsory measure
Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Published 13 Nov 2026
SR/03234/26
Xuanhua extension lead stopped at the EU border over fire risk
EU authorities stopped the import of this product (Xuanhua extension lead) after it was found to pose a fire risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Extension lead with attached wall plug, 25m .
- Brand
- Xuanhua
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- VN01-HGAB021-A0U1
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Electrical appliances
Why it's dangerous
Fire
The cable has excessive electrical resistance and is not suitable for use with a 16 A supply. If connected to a 16 A supply, the cable could overheat and cause a fire.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
What the authorities did
Measure
Import rejected at border
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/03234/26
View official notice ↗
Last synced 13 Nov 2026, 15:30 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.