InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert : Floson – Extension lead

Floson – Extension lead

Name: 2m Extension Socket

Category: 10

Date: 2025-09-12

Product Category: Electrical appliances and equipment

Risk Type: Electric shock, Fire

Danger: 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: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 04/07/2025

Description: Grey and black plastic extension lead with three plugs, two USB-A slots and one USB-C slot. Product sold online, in particular via eBay.

Notifying Country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland

Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China

Alert Type: Consumer

Alert Level: Serious risk

Floson - Extension lead

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