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Toomke Tower Extension Lead sold via Amazon — electric shock risk

UK OPSSHigh riskElectric shockSold on AmazonJul 14, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Toomke Tower Extension Lead sold via Amazon — electric shock risk

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Hazard

The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the safety fusible resistor is fitted in the neutral conductor and not the live conductor. This means the product has inadequate overcurrent protection. In the event of excess current flow, the user could receive an electric shock. This product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border

Product description

A tower extension lead with plug sockets and USB ports.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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