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🧸 Product RO May 12, 2023

POWER PAC — POWER SOCKET

Black extension lead with 7 mains sockets and 2 USB sockets. Extension cable length 2 meters. Technical characteristics: maximum voltage 250 V, maximum current 10 A, voltage range 100-250 V, total maximum power 2500 W, IP20 protection, class I protection.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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POWER PAC — POWER SOCKET
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
The product has earthing contacts on the sockets and the plug but lacks an earthing circuit. A user could touch live parts of the plugged electrical equipment, leading to electric shock.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Retailer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 6202104401057
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1173 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
72 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 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 a power socket made by the brands POWER or PAC. It has holes for plugs and metal parts that should connect to the ground, but it does not have the right wires inside.

What's happening? The socket looks safe but can give a dangerous electric shock. If you plug in a device and touch it, you might get hurt.

Does this affect me? If you live in Romania and have this socket at home or work, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the socket right away. Ask a professional electrician or your local store for help. Do not try to fix it yourself.

🤖 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)
POWER PAC
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The product has earthing contacts on the sockets and the plug but lacks an earthing circuit. A user could touch live parts of the plugged electrical equipment, leading to electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
May 12, 2023
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10008700

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?
POWER PAC — POWER SOCKET. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The product has earthing contacts on the sockets and the plug but lacks an earthing circuit. A user could touch live parts of the plugged electrical equipment, leading to ele...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 12, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Romania.
▸ 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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