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🧸 Product LT PL March 27, 2020

BELLIGHT — Extension Cord

3-pole extension cord with grounding plug, 1.5m cord and plug, white.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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BELLIGHT — Extension Cord
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock, Fire
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
On the socket side, the core conductors are not sufficiently resistant to bending. In the event of a partial break in the conductors, the conductors may overheat, melting the insulation and becoming accessible, short-circuiting the conductors. This can lead to an electric shock or cause a fire.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Retailer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 5901854565378
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2253 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
11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 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 an extension cord made by the brand BELLIGHT. It has a problem with the wires inside near the plug.

What's happening? The wires can bend too easily and may break inside. If they break, the cord can get too hot, melt, and cause a fire or electric shock.

Does this affect me? If you own a BELLIGHT extension cord, you could be at risk. This affects people in Lithuania and Poland.

What should I do? Stop using the cord right away. Ask a store or a professional to check it. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor if you need help.

🤖 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)
BELLIGHT
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: On the socket side, the core conductors are not sufficiently resistant to bending. In the event of a partial break in the conductors, the conductors may overheat, melting the insulation and becoming accessible, short-circuiting the conductors. This can lead to an electric shock or cause a fire. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
March 27, 2020
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10000900

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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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
BELLIGHT — Extension Cord. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: On the socket side, the core conductors are not sufficiently resistant to bending. In the event of a partial break in the conductors, the conductors may overheat, melti...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 27, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Lithuania and Poland.
▸ 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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