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🧸 Product IT September 3, 2021

AIGOSTAR — 5 WAYS SOCKET

5-way multi-socket extension cable.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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AIGOSTAR — 5 WAYS SOCKET
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
The live pin holes of the sockets are not automatically shuttered when a plug is not inserted. As a result, water could enter and a user or a child could insert an object into live parts and receive an electric shock.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Retailer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 8433325186807
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1727 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
10 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 27, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a plug-in socket strip made by AIGOSTAR. It has holes for plugs that stay open when nothing is plugged in.

What's happening? Water can get inside the open holes. A child or adult might also poke something into the holes and get an electric shock.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this socket strip in Italy, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a shop or an electrician for a safe replacement. Talk to your electrician before using any new socket strip.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
AIGOSTAR
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The live pin holes of the sockets are not automatically shuttered when a plug is not inserted. As a result, water could enter and a user or a child could insert an object into live parts and receive an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
September 3, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10004102

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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▸ What is this product recall alert about?
AIGOSTAR — 5 WAYS SOCKET. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The live pin holes of the sockets are not automatically shuttered when a plug is not inserted. As a result, water could enter and a user or a child could insert an object int...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 3, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Italy.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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