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🧸 Product DE November 6, 2015

COURIER CHARGER

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
COURIER CHARGER
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment

Hazard: The pins of the plug do not have insulating sleeves. The user could as a result accidentally touch the live pins when plugging/unplugging the product into/from a socket. The product does not comply with the requiremen

Origin
Unknown
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3964 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 small wall charger that plugs into a power socket. The metal pins on the plug are not covered with plastic.

What's happening? The uncovered pins can be touched while plugging or unplugging the charger. This could give someone an electric shock.

Does this affect me? If you use this charger in Germany, you could get a shock. Stop using it right away.

What should I do? Take the charger to a shop or throw it away safely. Ask your pharmacist or doctor 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.

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Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The pins of the plug do not have insulating sleeves. The user could as a result accidentally touch the live pins when plugging/unplugging the product into/from a socket. The product does not comply with the requiremen · Origin: Unknown

First published
November 6, 2015
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/181089

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What is this product recall alert about?
COURIER CHARGER. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The pins of the plug do not have insulating sleeves. The user could as a result accidentally touch the live pins when plugging/unplugging the product into/from a socket....
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 6, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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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