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🧸 Product FR May 28, 2021

EU to US conversion plug

Electrical adapter from a European plug to a US plug. The product was sold online, in particular via Wish.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
EU to US conversion plug
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
The socket lacks safety shutters. The user could consequently touch live parts and receive an electric shock from them.
Origin
Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1935 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
120 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 14, 2026
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What is this? This is a plug adapter made for use in the EU. It does not have safety covers inside the plug holes.

What's happening? The plug holes are open. This means you could accidentally touch live wires and get an electric shock.

Does this affect me? If you bought this plug adapter in France, it may be unsafe for you to use.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a store or an electrician for a safer adapter.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The socket lacks safety shutters. The user could consequently touch live parts and receive an electric shock from them. · Origin: Unknown

First published
May 28, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002532

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What is this product recall alert about?
EU to US conversion plug. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The socket lacks safety shutters. The user could consequently touch live parts and receive an electric shock from them. · Origin: Unknown
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 28, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
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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