EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Extension lead RUGGED “RUGGED Trailing Sockets” — risk: burns, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00028/26
Summary
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.
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Product
Extension lead — RUGGED
- Brand
- RUGGED
- Name / model
- RUGGED Trailing Sockets
- Barcode
- 539153543841953915354384265391535438433539153543844053915354
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Extension lead in different sizes and cable lengths, with additional USB sockets. Product sold online.
- Recall information: https://www.corrys.ie/
What is the risk?
- 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.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 28/11/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 28/11/2025
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