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🧸 Product HU November 20, 2020

GAO — 10M-es FÖLDELT LENGŐ HOSSZABBÍTÓ

Orange, single-socket mains extension lead with 10 m cable.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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GAO — 10M-es FÖLDELT LENGŐ HOSSZABBÍTÓ
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Burns, Fire
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
The cable inside the mains power cord is too thin. They could overheat during normal use, which could cause burns to the user or even lead to a fire.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2017 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
13 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 30, 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? A brand-name stretch cord from GAO has a power cord that is too thin. The thin wire can get too hot when used normally.

What's happening? The thin wire inside the cord may overheat. This could burn your hands or start a fire in your home.

Does this affect me? If you own a GAO stretch cord, you could be at risk. This problem is in Hungary.

What should I do? Stop using the cord right away. Ask a shop or a pharmacist what to do next.

🤖 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.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
GAO
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Burns, Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The cable inside the mains power cord is too thin. They could overheat during normal use, which could cause burns to the user or even lead to a fire. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
November 20, 2020
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002116

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

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
GAO — 10M-es FÖLDELT LENGŐ HOSSZABBÍTÓ. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Burns, Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The cable inside the mains power cord is too thin. They could overheat during normal use, which could cause burns to the user or even lead to a fire. · Origin: People's Rep...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 20, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Hungary.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ 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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