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Extension lead — Photo: Safety Gate / notifying authority

Photo: Safety Gate / notifying authority

SR/00028/266 January 2026

Extension lead

RUGGED · RUGGED Trailing Sockets

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Country of origin: People's Republic of China
Notifying country: Ireland
Counterfeit: No
Sold online: Yes

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What is the danger

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.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.

Measures taken

Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 28 November 2025
Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 28 November 2025

Product

Description: Extension lead in different sizes and cable lengths, with additional USB sockets. Product sold online.
Packaging: Plastic bag with a cardboard label.
Brand: RUGGED
Barcode: 5391535438419539153543842653915354384335391535438440539153543845753915354384645391535438471539153543848853915354384955391535439799

Original source

Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.

Alert number: SR/00028/26 ↗
Weekly report: Report-2026-1
Published: 6 January 2026
Modified: 22 January 2026

© European Union, Safety Gate · https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10097119

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