InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert : RUGGED – Extension lead

RUGGED – Extension lead

Name: RUGGED Trailing Sockets

Category: 10

Date: 2026-01-09

Product Category: Electrical appliances and equipment

Risk Type: Burns, Fire

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

Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 28/11/2025Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 28/11/2025

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

Notifying Country: Ireland

Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China

Alert Type: Consumer

Alert Level: Serious risk

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