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ELEKTRO Power supply extension cord Electric extension lead — recall

Consumer goods · European Union · 2024-08-16

Hazard: Burns, Fire

ELEKTRO power extension cord poses burn and fire hazards

Country	European Union
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2024-08-16
Model identifiers	PRW035
Category	Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard	Burns, Fire
Hazard description	The extension cord uses a conductor with a cross-sectional area that is too small, which may cause it to overheat during use, leading to fire and burns.
Non-compliance	Low Voltage Directive; IEC standard 60884-2-7
Remedy	Withdrawal of the product from the market. Warning consumers of the risks.
Recall number	A11/00096/24
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable products	Cell–charger matching, over-heat/over-charge protection, isolation of hot parts.
Rules & standards likely involved	GPSR, CE (Toys EN 71 / LVD·EMC), REACH · Full guide →

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