Extension lead Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 21, 2026

Recall Information Record – EU Safety Gate Database

1. Recall Summary
The European Commission’s Safety Gate system has published a recall notification concerning a specific model of extension lead. The case number is SR/02000/26, and the notifying country is the United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland. The product is classified under the category of electrical appliances and equipment. The recall was initiated due to a failure to provide adequate earthing protection, which poses a risk of electric shock to the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive. The recall notice was issued by the importer and includes measures for recall of the product from end users, withdrawal of the product from the market, and removal of the product listing by the online marketplace. The date of entry into force for these measures is listed as unknown.

2. Affected Products
– Product type: Extension lead
– Brand: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Name: 4 Gang Extension Lead
– Model / Type number: WT604
– Batch number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Description: Extension lead with 4 sockets and a black switch.
– Country of origin: People’s Republic of China
– Production dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company recall code: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
The identified hazard is electric shock. According to the recall notice, the product does not provide adequate earthing protection. Under fault conditions, accessible parts of the extension lead could become live. As a result, a user could touch these accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. The product is also noted as not complying with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive. The risk level associated with this notification is classified as “Serious risk.”

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice specifies that the measure taken by the importer is a recall of the product from end users. Consumers who have purchased the affected 4 Gang Extension Lead (model WT604) are advised to stop using the product immediately. The exact instructions for consumers, such as how to return the product or contact the seller, are not detailed in the recall notice. Consumers should check the product’s model number (WT604) to confirm if their extension lead is affected. Further action may be required by contacting the retailer or importer directly.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy, as stated in the recall notice, includes the following measures taken by the economic operators:
– Recall of the product from end users (initiated by the importer).
– Withdrawal of the product from the market (initiated by the importer).
– Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace (initiated by another economic operator).
The date of entry into force for each of these measures is listed as unknown. No specific remedy such as a refund, replacement, or repair is explicitly described in the recall notice. Consumers should contact the point of purchase or the importer for details on how the recall will be executed.

6. Contact Information
– Notifying country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
– Case number: SR/02000/26
– Safety Gate alert reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099550
– Importer: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Online marketplace: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company recall code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Recall URL: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Picture of product: Available at https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11014373

Consumers seeking further information should refer to the official Safety Gate alert page or contact the retailer or importer from whom the product was purchased. No additional contact details (phone number, email, or address) are provided in the recall notice.

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