Irish households are being advised to check their extension leads straight away after a major safety warning was issued nationwide, reports The Mirror.
Extension leads are commonly used in homes across Ireland, especially at this time of year when they are relied on to power Christmas decorations, reports The Mirror.
However, this everyday household item may now present a serious risk of fire.
Corry’s has announced an urgent recall of its Rugged Trailing Electrical Sockets, which were sold in at least 184 stores throughout Ireland, reports The Mirror.
The company has confirmed that a manufacturing defect could cause the extension lead to overheat, and in a small number of cases the cable has melted, creating a potential fire hazard.
The recall applies to products bought between September 1 and November 28, 2025, with the following part numbers affected: 272119, 272121, 272122, 272123, 272124, 272125, 272126, 272127, 272128 and 272130, reports The Mirror.
It is believed the affected cables were sold to approximately 1,850 customers nationwide through at least 184 stores, with a full list of the impacted outlets available below.
Customers who purchased these extension leads are being urged to stop using them immediately and safely unplug them from the mains. They can return the items to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement, and no proof of purchase is required, reports The Mirror.
In a safety alert issued on Thursday, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission said: “Corry’s Ironmongery Limited t/a Corry’s is carrying out a recall of Rugged Trailing Electrical Sockets. The product presents a risk of fire and burns. A manufacturing fault may cause the product to overheat during use. In a small number of cases, the cable may melt under load, creating a risk of fire and burns. The brand is Rugged. The affected products have a moulded plug top and are those purchased between 01 September 2025 and 28 November 2025. If you purchased a trailing socket before 01 September 2025, or after 28 November 2025, it is not affected by this recall,” reports The Mirror.
“If you purchased one of these products, please stop use immediately and unplug the trailing socket safely. If you purchased one of these products, please return it to your point of purchase for a refund or replacement, no proof of purchase is required. For further information or if you have any questions or queries on this recall, you can contact Corry’s by phone on 01-4404860 or by email [email protected],” reports The Mirror.
In a statement, Corry’s said: “Our supplier is recalling a specific batch of pre-packaged trailing sockets due to a potential safety defect. A manufacturing defect in the crimping process in a recent shipment may cause the product to overheat during use. In a small number of cases, the cable has melted under load, creating a risk of fire. We are working with our retailers to remove all affected stock from sale and are providing refunds or replacements (where possible) to all customers. Safety is our top priority and we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. If you require further information please contact 01 4404 860 or [email protected],” reports The Mirror.
Full list of retailers who sold the recalled extension lead:
A Mulvey & Co. Ltd
J. Reilly Ltd
All Trade Building Supplies
Arrabawn Co-Op (Clonberne)
Arrabawn Tipperary Co-Op (Athenry, Mountbellew, Nenagh, Newport)
Ballyjamesduff Co Op
Ballyshannon Construction Ltd
Bandon Co-Op Homevalue (Bandon, Enniskeane, Kinsale)
Barryroe co-op
Bev’s Bits
Boherbue Co-Op Arro
Brennans MK Building Supplies
Brogans Homevalue Hardware
Brooks Timber & Building Supplies Ltd (various locations nationwide)
Brownes Agri (Deelis)
Brownes Agri Steel Builders Providers
Burke`s Homevalue
Burtons Hardware Ltd+
Cal Flavin Ltd
Callan Co-Op Ltd
Carrolls Arro
Centenary Co-Op Ltd. (Templemore)
Centenary Thurles Stores Ltd (Cashel)
Centenary Thurles Stores Ltd. (Roscrea, Littleton)
Clarkes of Bailieborough
Cork Builders Providers Ltd (Togher, Blackpool)
Corrells
Coyles Homevalue (Buncranna)
Cullinan & Sons Ltd+
Dairygold Co-op Superstore (various locations nationwide)
Delaneys Hardware
Drumrahan Retail Ltd T/A Kennedys Home&Garden
Dublin Providers Group Ltd (Cork, Drogheda, Dun Laoghaire, Dundalk, Waterford, Kilmainham)
Dunleer Hardware Ltd
Eden Decor Centre Ltd
Erinlux Ltd T/A Mannions Builders Providers
Ferdia Hardware Ltd
Flan O’Neill Building Supplies & Toolhire Ltd
Fletchers Ltd+
Flynns of Lackagh Ltd+
Flynns of Moate
George Irwin & Sons (Donegal) (Expert H/W)
George Kehoe & Co (Templeshannon)(Expert Hardware)
Gerard Kelly & Co.+
Glynns Homevalue Hardware (Tuam)
Goodwins (Lucan, Mulhaddart) Ltd+
Gould’s Homevalue
Greenes Topline (Guilka)
Greens Hardware & Farm Supplies
Henmore Ltd T/A K&B Supplies+
Hogans Hardware and Farm Supplies
HPC Sales Ltd T/A TJ O’Mahony (Navan, Arklow, Cahir)
Lawless
J. Ward+
P.Brady & Son Ltd
R. Frazer Ltd+
James Devitt Hardware
James Mc Mahon Ltd (Limerick)
John Dalton & Sons (Kilkenny)
Johnstown Bridge Hardware
Joyce & Sons (Headford) Ltd+
Keans Home & Garden Ltd
Kellys Warrenpoint
Kerry Agribusiness (Milford, Rathmore, Freemount, Newmarket, Ennistymon, Glin, Ballyduff, Askeaton)
Kilmihil Hardware
Liam Cawley Hardware
Liffey Providers Ltd
Lisavaird Co-Op Creamery Ltd
Maddens (Expert Hardware)
Maurice Grahams
McCarthys Homevalue Hardware Ltd
McKeoghs Hardware Ltd+
Michael Cooney & Sons Ltd (Athenry, Frenchpark)
Michael Cooney Ltd Homevalue (Ballina)
Mullin’s (Expert Hardware)
Murdock Builders Merchants Ltd (Antrim) NI
O’Connors Hardware & Farm Supplies
O’Gormans Expert Hardware
O’Keeffes (Rathmore) Ltd
Oldcastle Co-Op Creamery Ltd
Oliver Douglas Homevalue (Roscrea)
Ollie Colohan & Sons Ltd
Patrick Rogers Ltd
Quinn Supply Stores Ltd (Edgeworthstown)
Quinns Homestore
Quinns Supply Store Ltd (Granard)
Raphoe Hardware Ltd
Redclyff Hardware (Harringtons)
Sean McGuinness & Sons Ltd (Killybegs)
Shannonside Homevalue Hardware (Ennis, Kilrush)
Stakelum Hardware Ltd
Strahan Distributors
Mc Cann & Co Ltd+
Tadgh O’Connor Ltd (Rathkeale, Newcastlewest)
Taltys (Expert Hardware)
Thomas Archer (Ballina) Ltd+
Thomas Archer (Castlebar) Ltd
Tirlán CountryLife (Ashford, Athboy, Ballyhale, Bunclody, Castlecomer, Castlelyons, Fethard, Kilmeaden, Monasterevin, New Ross, Mountmelick,)
Tirlán FarmLife (Ballycanew, Ballyragget, Clonroche, Glenmore, Killenaule, Taghmon, Goresbridge)
Tom Curran+
Tommy Williamson Landscaping Supplies Ltd
Toss Bryan Ltd+
Tractamotors
Traynors Of Wexford+
Trim Hardware Ltd
J.Sloan
Walsh’s Homevalue Hardware
West Cork Building Supplies Ltd
Willoughby’s Hardware Ltd+
Wogan Build Centre (Drogheda)
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