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Product Safety Report: Multi Socket Extension Lead (2511-0272)

Product details

Published4 December 2025

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Multi Socket Extension Lead presenting a high risk of fire.

Product description

Summary Product: Multi Socket Extension Lead Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire as the plug does not meet the requirements of BS 1363. Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Sockets/Receptacles/Outlets Other Product Identifiers SKU WAGJ227_1, G14708-MS508167264, RVG14708-290909-0001-5 Country of Origin China Product Description Socket extension with cabling in a reel. Product Report and Image Product Image and PDF Hazard The product presents a serious risk of fire as the creepage and clearance distances are insufficient. The live and neutral pins are also too short and close to the periphery of the plug. This could lead to the plug failing to make a secure connection with the socket, overheating and/or exploding. Improvements are also required to product documentation and marking. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994. Corrective action The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. Additional information PSD notification number: 2511-0272 Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

What should you do?

Check the brand, model and batch number or barcode against your product. If it matches, stop using it, unplug it and follow the measures above, or contact the seller or manufacturer. Keep the product and your receipt until you know whether you can get a refund, repair or replacement.

Official notice ↗ · Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)

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