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🧸 Product LT LV March 25, 2022

SCHUST EL — Extension cord

1 socket electric extension cord, with fork, without earthing, 20 m long, orange.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
SCHUST EL — Extension cord
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Burns, Electric shock, Fire
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is too thin and they can overheat, leading to burns or fire. In the event of damage of the base-insulated wires, the active parts may become accessible, which may cause an electric shock.
Origin
Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Retailer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 4752182204207
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1524 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? This is an extension cord made by SCHUST or EL. The wires inside are too thin and can get too hot.

What's happening? The thin wires may overheat and cause burns or fire. If the wires get damaged, you could get an electric shock.

Does this affect me? If you live in Lithuania or Latvia and own this extension cord, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the cord right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you need help finding 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)
SCHUST EL
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Electric shock, Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is too thin and they can overheat, leading to burns or fire. In the event of damage of the base-insulated wires, the active parts may become accessible, which may cause an electric shock. · Origin: Unknown

First published
March 25, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10005809

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
SCHUST EL — Extension cord. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Electric shock, Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is too thin and they can overheat, leading to burns or fire. In the event of damage of the base-insul...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 25, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Lithuania and Latvia.
▸ 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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