Extension lead Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 03, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
The European Union Safety Gate system has published a recall notice for a specific model of extension lead. The recall was initiated by economic operators in Germany and became effective on 02/02/2026. The product is a multi-socket extension lead sold under the brand JINHUAI. The recall involves the removal of the product listing by the online marketplace and a recall of the product from end users. The case number assigned to this notification is SR/01688/26.

2. Affected Products
– Product: Extension lead (multi-socket)
– Brand: JINHUAI
– Name: Power Socket
– Type/Model Number: F20U/QL1098U
– Description: Multi-socket extension lead with eight sockets, three USB-A ports, one USB-C port, and a switch.
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
– Notifying Country: Germany
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
The product poses risks of electric shock and fire. According to the official recall notice, the product does not provide adequate earthing protection. Additionally, the cross-sectional area of the cable is insufficient, and the soldering of the wires can easily deteriorate. As a result, a user can access live parts and receive an electric shock. Furthermore, the wires of the product could overheat and catch fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60320-1. The risk level has been classified as “Serious risk” by the notifying authority.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers who have purchased this product are advised to take the following actions as specified in the recall notice:
– The product listing has been removed by the online marketplace.
– The product is subject to a recall from end users.
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and follow the instructions provided by the economic operator who initiated the recall. Specific instructions for returning the product or contacting the seller are not detailed in the general recall notice; consumers should refer to the recall communication from the point of sale or the online marketplace where the product was purchased.

5. Official Remedy
The official measures taken by the economic operators are as follows:
– Measure 1: Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace. Date of entry into force: 02/02/2026.
– Measure 2: Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 02/02/2026.
The specific remedy for consumers (e.g., refund, replacement, or repair) is not explicitly stated in the recall notice. Consumers are expected to contact the seller or manufacturer for details on how to obtain a remedy.

6. Contact Information
– Recall Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099033
– Case Number: SR/01688/26
– Notifying Country: Germany
– Brand: JINHUAI
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Contact details for the manufacturer or importer: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers should contact the online marketplace or the retailer where the product was purchased for further instructions.

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