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A&R's 4-gang lead: an extension that was never earthed
Not earthed — serious electric shock risk from a lead sold on eBay. UK recall 12 Jun 2026 (PSD 2603-0174); stop use and call A&R Connections. Listing removed.
A&R Connections · 2026-06-12
What happened
A&R Connections sold the 4 Gang Extension Lead WT604 via eBay until the listing was removed; on June 12, 2026 the UK recall (PSD 2603-0174) rated it a serious risk.
The lead is not earthed — a serious risk of electric shock to anyone who plugs into it. Owners were told to stop using it immediately and contact A&R Connections for next steps.
The marketplace removed the listing; the lead already in the house is the recall's real address.
Why it happened
- The extension lead is not earthed — serious electric shock risk; UK recall Jun 12, 2026, PSD 2603-0174; eBay listing removed
- A four-socket lead multiplies the fault — every plugged device inherits the missing earth
- Redress runs through a phone number, not a refund form — the recall's only channel is a call to the seller
The lesson
The earth wire is the quiet half of every socket — the half that only matters when the first one fails. A lead shipped without it sells four sockets and no way out.
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