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🧸 Product SK August 23, 2024

PLASTROL — Extension cord

Orange extension cord 25 m long with one socket.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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PLASTROL — Extension cord
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
The plug of a protection class I appliance can be inserted into the socket of an extension cord intended for appliances of protection class II. Thus, the product does not provide any protection against electric shock if a protection class I appliance is connected to this extension cord. This can cause electric shock to end users.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Retailer) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • ▸ (to: Retailer) Warning consumers of the risks
  • ▸ (to: Retailer) Stop of sales
Barcode (GTIN): 5902273417637
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 642 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? PLASTROL is an extension cord made in China. It is unsafe because its plug can fit into the wrong kind of wall socket.

What's happening? The cord lets a dangerous plug go in where it should not. This can cause electric shocks to people.

Does this affect me? If you live in Slovakia and own this cord, you could get hurt.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a shop or electrician for a safe replacement.

🤖 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)
PLASTROL
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The plug of a protection class I appliance can be inserted into the socket of an extension cord intended for appliances of protection class II. Thus, the product does not provide any protection against electric shock if a protection class I appliance is connected to this extension cord. This can cause electric shock to end users. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
August 23, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10014056

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?
PLASTROL — Extension cord. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The plug of a protection class I appliance can be inserted into the socket of an extension cord intended for appliances of protection class II. Thus, the product does not pro...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 23, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Slovakia.
▸ 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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