InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert : Power strip with three sockets, three USB-A ports and switch.

Power strip with three sockets, three USB-A ports and switch.

Name: Power Strip

Category: 10

Date: 2026-08-07

Product Category: Electrical appliances and equipment

Risk Type: Electric shock, Fire

Danger: The protective earth conductor is not connected and the wire gauge is too thin. Consequently, there is a risk of electric shock and an increased risk of heat build-up and fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.

Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 27/04/2026Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 27/04/2026

Description: Power strip with three sockets, three USB-A ports and switch.

Notifying Country: Germany

Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China

Alert Type: Consumer

Alert Level: Serious risk

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