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RUGGED RUGGED Trailing Sockets extension lead — burns & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsFireJan 9, 2026
Photo from the official notice: RUGGED RUGGED Trailing Sockets extension lead — burns & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: RUGGED RUGGED Trailing Sockets extension lead — burns & fire risk

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

Hazard

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

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Importer (28/11/2025)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Importer (28/11/2025)

Product description

Extension lead in different sizes and cable lengths, with additional USB sockets. Product sold online.

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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