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🧸 Product DE August 10, 2018

FOXNOVO — World Travel Adapter with USB

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
FOXNOVO — World Travel Adapter with USB
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
Live parts are accessible if the travel plug adapter is not correctly assembled (connection of the USA plug part with the UK plug part). Moreover, the insulation of the plug pins is inadequate.
Origin
People's Republic of China
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2856 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
19 days in total
May 17, 2026 June 5, 2026
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What is this? This is a travel plug adapter that can change plugs for different countries. It has USB ports to charge devices.

What's happening? The adapter can give an electric shock if not put together right. Also, the metal parts that plug into the wall may not be covered well enough.

Does this affect me? If you use this adapter in Germany, you could get hurt. It may be sold in stores or online.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick from a shock. Return it to where you bought it.

🤖 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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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: Live parts are accessible if the travel plug adapter is not correctly assembled (connection of the USA plug part with the UK plug part). Moreover, the insulation of the plug pins is inadequate. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
August 10, 2018
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/324156

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What is this product recall alert about?
FOXNOVO — World Travel Adapter with USB. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: Live parts are accessible if the travel plug adapter is not correctly assembled (connection of the USA plug part with the UK plug part). Moreover, the insulation of the plug...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 10, 2018 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
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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