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Puning Vinisen Electrical Appliance Co. Ltd. extension lead — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireSep 12, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Puning Vinisen Electrical Appliance Co. Ltd. extension lead — electric shock & fire risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

There is insufficient creepage and clearance distance between circuits, and it does not meet required insulation requirements. This can lead to the user receiving an electric shock from accessible live parts. Moreover, the product also has a fuse link that is incorrectly earthed. If a fault occurs during use, the plug can overheat and catch fire. This product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.

Measures taken

  • Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace — Other (04/07/2025)

Product description

Black extension lead with six sockets with USB sockets. Product sold online, in particular via eBay.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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