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🧸 Product FR IE LV November 13, 2020

ADAPTATEUR CHARGEUR VOYAGE PRISE SECTEUR UNIVERSELLE INTERNATIONALE

White travel adaptor. The product was also sold online, in particular via eBay and AliExpress.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
ADAPTATEUR CHARGEUR VOYAGE PRISE SECTEUR UNIVERSELLE INTERNATIONALE
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
The design of the product exposes live parts when any of the plugs is inserted. A person could touch the live part of the adaptor and receive an electric shock.
Origin
Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2131 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
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 travel charger adapter that fits many countries’ plugs. It can let you plug in devices anywhere.

What's happening? The adapter has a flaw. When you plug something in, metal parts inside can be touched. This can give you an electric shock.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this adapter in France, Ireland, or Latvia, you could be at risk.

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

🤖 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)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The design of the product exposes live parts when any of the plugs is inserted. A person could touch the live part of the adaptor and receive an electric shock. · Origin: Unknown

First published
November 13, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002136

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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What is this product recall alert about?
ADAPTATEUR CHARGEUR VOYAGE PRISE SECTEUR UNIVERSELLE INTERNATIONALE. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The design of the product exposes live parts when any of the plugs is inserted. A person could touch the live part of the adaptor and receive an electric shock. · Origin: Unk...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 13, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France, Ireland, and Latvia.
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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