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🧸 Product PL SI June 26, 2026

GTV — Extension lead

Extension lead, 5 m long with 5 sockets.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
GTV — Extension lead
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
The plugs of the product do not have guards, making the live parts accessible. The user could therefore touch the accessible live parts and receive an electric shock.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Warning consumers of the risks
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 5908231301246
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This alert was reported 77 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
June 27, 2026 July 10, 2026

What is this? This is an extension lead made by the brand GTV. It has plugs without safety covers.

What's happening? The uncovered plugs can expose live parts. A person might touch them and get an electric shock.

Does this affect me? If you live in Poland and own this GTV extension lead, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a qualified electrician or your local store for advice.

🤖 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)
GTV
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The plugs of the product do not have guards, making the live parts accessible. The user could therefore touch the accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
June 26, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 month ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099379

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What is this product recall alert about?
GTV — Extension lead. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The plugs of the product do not have guards, making the live parts accessible. The user could therefore touch the accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. · Origi...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 26, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Poland and Slovenia.
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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