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🧸 Product GB October 23, 2020

AC/DC Adapter

black AC/DC adapter with 5.4mm plug output

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
AC/DC Adapter
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Burns, Electric shock, Fire
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
While the product is in use, the conductors may displace and a detached wire come into contact with another live part due to insufficient creepage and clearance distances. This may lead to the product catching fire and consequently, users could receive burns. Moreover, there are accessible live parts. Users could touch them and receive an electric shock.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Importer) Destruction of the product
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2152 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
120 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 14, 2026
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What is this? This is a plug-in power adapter that changes household electricity into power for small devices.

What's happening? The adapter can overheat or give an electric shock because wires inside may touch other live parts.

Does this affect me? If you use this adapter in the UK, it could burn you or cause a fire.

What should I do? Stop using it right away and ask a shop or electrician for a safe replacement.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Electric shock, Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: While the product is in use, the conductors may displace and a detached wire come into contact with another live part due to insufficient creepage and clearance distances. This may lead to the product catching fire and consequently, users could receive burns. Moreover, there are accessible live parts. Users could touch them and receive an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
October 23, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002140

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What is this product recall alert about?
AC/DC Adapter. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Electric shock, Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: While the product is in use, the conductors may displace and a detached wire come into contact with another live part due to insufficient creepage and clearance...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 23, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to United Kingdom.
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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