Folding socket Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 14, 2026

RECALL INFORMATION RECORD

1. Recall Summary
The European Union Safety Gate system has published a recall notification concerning a folding socket product. The recall was initiated by the Importer of the product in Sweden. The case number assigned to this recall is SR/01606/26. The notifying country is Sweden. The product is classified under the category of Electrical appliances and equipment. The recall measure was officially enacted on 18 February 2026. The product is considered to pose a serious risk to consumers.

2. Affected Products
– Product: Folding socket (described as a foldable socket with three socket outlets).
– Brand: VridUttag.
– Type/Model Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of Origin: Unknown.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
The product presents a risk of electric shock. The specific danger identified is that it is possible to insert only one pin of a plug into the foldable socket. In this configuration, the user can touch the other pin and live parts of the socket, which can result in an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60083. The risk type is classified as “Electric shock.”

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers who have purchased this product should be aware that the product has been withdrawn from the market by the Importer. The official measure taken is the withdrawal of the product from the market. Consumers are advised to stop using the product immediately and to follow the instructions provided by the Importer or the retailer regarding the return or disposal of the product. Specific instructions for consumers regarding how to return the product or request a remedy are not detailed in the recall notice beyond the market withdrawal measure.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy, as notified by the Importer, is the withdrawal of the product from the market. The type of economic operator taking the notified measure is the Importer. The category of measure is the withdrawal of the product from the market. No specific remedy such as a refund, replacement, or repair is explicitly stated in the recall notice. Consumers should contact the point of sale or the Importer for information on how the withdrawal will be executed for individual purchasers.

6. Contact Information
– Notifying Country: Sweden
– Case Number: SR/01606/26
– Reference Link: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099099
– Importer: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Retailer Contact: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.

Consumers seeking further information are advised to consult the official EU Safety Gate alert using the reference link provided above. No additional contact details, such as a phone number, email address, or website for the Importer or manufacturer, are included in the source data.

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