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🧸 Product HU April 7, 2023

WERTEX — Extension Cord / Hálózati elosztó

White cord extension set for 3 plugs, with earth contact, with a switch and a 5 m cable. Markings on the cable: H05VV–F 3G1.0mm2

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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WERTEX — Extension Cord / Hálózati elosztó
📷 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. It could overheat during normal use, which could cause burns to the user or lead to a fire.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 5999571540068
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1255 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
119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 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 strip made by WERTEX. The wire inside the cord is too thin.

What's happening? The thin wire can get too hot when you use it. This could burn you or start a fire.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this WERTEX power strip, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a shop or a repair person for help. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unsafe.

🤖 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)
WERTEX
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. It could overheat during normal use, which could cause burns to the user or lead to a fire. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
April 7, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10008395

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?
WERTEX — Extension Cord / Hálózati elosztó. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Burns, Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The cable inside the mains power cord is too thin. It could overheat during normal use, which could cause burns to the user or lead to a fire. · Origin: People's Republic o...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 7, 2023 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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