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🧸 Product SE July 14, 2017

AC DC ADAPTER

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
AC DC ADAPTER
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock, Fire
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment

Hazard: The electrical insulation is insufficient. The enclosure does not withstand fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950.

Origin
People's Republic of China
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This alert was reported 3241 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.
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12 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 29, 2026
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What is this? This is an AC DC adapter, a plug-in charger for electronics. It may have weak insulation or catch fire.

What's happening? The adapter does not meet safety rules. It could give an electric shock or start a fire.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this adapter in Sweden, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it now. Ask a shop or electrician for a safe replacement.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The electrical insulation is insufficient. The enclosure does not withstand fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
July 14, 2017
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/266697

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What is this product recall alert about?
AC DC ADAPTER. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The electrical insulation is insufficient. The enclosure does not withstand fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 14, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Sweden.
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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