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🧸 Product DE June 5, 2026

BESTEK — Travel Power Converter

Travel voltage converter, intended for world-wide use (USA/UK/EU/AU/CN). Dimensions: approximately 18 x 8.8 x 4.4 cm (width, height, length).

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
BESTEK — Travel Power Converter
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
The product is not properly insulated and has no protective earth connection. The user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • (to: Manufacturer) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
  • (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Recall in effect
A consumer product has been flagged as dangerous in DE.
📈 Timeline
5 days active so far
June 6, 2026 June 10, 2026

What is this? This is a travel power converter made by BESTEK. It changes electricity from one plug type to another.

What's happening? The converter is not safe. It lacks proper insulation and a ground wire. This means live parts inside can be touched, causing electric shocks.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this BESTEK converter in Germany, you could be at risk of electric shock.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a shop or a qualified electrician for a safe replacement. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after any shock.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The product is not properly insulated and has no protective earth connection. The user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
June 5, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 hour ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099069

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What is this product recall alert about?
BESTEK — Travel Power Converter. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The product is not properly insulated and has no protective earth connection. The user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. · Origin: People's Rep...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 5, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
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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