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🧸 Product DE February 3, 2017

Adaptor International (universal adaptor)

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Adaptor International (universal adaptor)
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
The plug pins do not have an appropriate insulating coating and the user could be exposed to dangerous voltage levels if s/he puts the plug in a socket. Moreover, it is possible for two sets of plug pins to be open at th
Origin
Unknown
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3509 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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119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? This is a universal power adaptor that may give you an electric shock. Its metal plug pins are not covered with enough insulation.

What's happening? The adaptor’s pins can let dangerous electricity reach your fingers when you plug it in. It may also let two plugs touch at once.

Does this affect me? If you live in Germany and own this adaptor, you could get hurt when using it.

What should I do? Stop using the adaptor right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you feel any shocks. Bring it back to the shop for a refund or replacement.

🤖 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.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The plug pins do not have an appropriate insulating coating and the user could be exposed to dangerous voltage levels if s/he puts the plug in a socket. Moreover, it is possible for two sets of plug pins to be open at th · Origin: Unknown

First published
February 3, 2017
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/245878

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What is this product recall alert about?
Adaptor International (universal adaptor). Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The plug pins do not have an appropriate insulating coating and the user could be exposed to dangerous voltage levels if s/he puts the plug in a socket. Moreover, it is possi...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 3, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
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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