EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Extension lead MEILEPAI “SOCKET” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03623/25
Summary
The power supply cable has no adequate earthing system. Protection class 1 devices (Schuko plugs) connected to the product are therefore not connected to the protective earthing of the electrical installation. If the connected device has a fault, accessible conductive parts (e.g. metal housing) may be live. The user could therefore receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the…
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Product
Extension lead — MEILEPAI
- Brand
- MEILEPAI
- Name / model
- SOCKET · F09
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Extension lead with 3 x 230 V Schuko sockets, 4 x USB type A and 1 x USB type C, on/off switch, indicator light, 2 m power cable, max. 2.500W. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0F7QZC1QG).
What is the risk?
- The power supply cable has no adequate earthing system. Protection class 1 devices (Schuko plugs) connected to the product are therefore not connected to the protective earthing of the electrical installation. If the connected device has a fault, accessible conductive parts (e.g. metal housing) may be live. The user could therefore receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 09/10/2025
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