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🧸 Product BE January 3, 2020

EMC — USB Charger

White plastic mains power supply unit with one USB port.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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EMC — USB Charger
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment

Hazard: The product's electrical strength and clearance/creepage distances in the printed circuit board and between the primary and secondary circuits are insufficient. Additionally, the insulating capacitor is not sufficient. Consequently, the accessible USB port might become live, increasing the risk of the user receiving an electric shock.

Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2445 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
119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 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? A USB charger made by EMC can give you an electric shock. The charger’s parts are not safe enough.

What's happening? The charger may have weak spots in its wiring. The USB port could become live with electricity.

Does this affect me? If you have this charger in Belgium, stop using it right away.

What should I do? Take it to a store 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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Brand(s) / product name(s)
EMC
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The product's electrical strength and clearance/creepage distances in the printed circuit board and between the primary and secondary circuits are insufficient. Additionally, the insulating capacitor is not sufficient. Consequently, the accessible USB port might become live, increasing the risk of the user receiving an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
January 3, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10000213

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
EMC — USB Charger. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The product's electrical strength and clearance/creepage distances in the printed circuit board and between the primary and secondary circuits are insufficient. Additionally,...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 3, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Belgium.
▸ 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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