Electrical adaptor
White travel adaptor sold online, in particular via Rakuten.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Electric shock
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Hazard
- The product is improperly designed and live parts are accessible when any of the plugs is inserted. Furthermore, no earth connection is available. A person could touch the live parts of the adaptor and receive an electric shock.
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- ▸ (to: Retailer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? This is an electrical adaptor made in China. It has a flaw that lets you touch live wires inside.
What's happening? The adaptor’s design lets you get an electric shock. It also has no safety earth wire.
Does this affect me? If you use this adaptor in France or Germany, you could get hurt.
What should I do? Stop using it now. Ask a shop or an electrician for a safe 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.
🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The product is improperly designed and live parts are accessible when any of the plugs is inserted. Furthermore, no earth connection is available. A person could touch the live parts of the adaptor and receive an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China
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