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Berge Extension lead — recall

Consumer goods · European Union · 2024-10-18

Hazard: Burns, Electric shock, Fire

Berge extension lead poses risks of burns, electric shock, and fire

Country	European Union
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2024-10-18
Model identifiers	V006
Category	Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard	Burns, Electric shock, Fire
Hazard description	Due to inadequate resistance of conductors (measured value: up to 45.1 Ohm/km) the product may overheat and cause fire or burns. Overheating may damage the insulation and leave access to live parts. The user may receive an electric shock.
Non-compliance	Low Voltage Directive; European standard EN 60228
Remedy	Warning consumers of the risks. Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Recall number	A11/00133/24
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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