EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Extension lead “Power Strip” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02184/26
Summary
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.
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Product
Extension lead
- Name / model
- Power Strip
- Barcode
- 4620126139567
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Power strip with three sockets, three USB-A ports and switch.
- Sold online: AliExpress(1005010031855414) /
What is the risk?
- 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.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 27/04/2026
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 27/04/2026
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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