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🧸 Product LV SI April 28, 2023

GEMBIRD — Gembird USB Type-C fast Charger

Black USB type-C charger

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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GEMBIRD — Gembird USB Type-C fast Charger
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock, Fire
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
The electrical insulation and the creepage distance between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient. A user may receive an electric shock. Furthermore, the product may overheat and catch fire.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
Barcode (GTIN): 8716309119795
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1127 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
12 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 29, 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 Gembird USB Type-C fast charger that can give an electric shock or start a fire.

What's happening? The charger’s safety parts are weak. It may shock you or overheat.

Does this affect me? If you have this charger in Latvia or Slovenia, stop using it now.

What should I do? Ask a shop or electrician for a safe replacement. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist 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)
GEMBIRD
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The electrical insulation and the creepage distance between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient. A user may receive an electric shock. Furthermore, the product may overheat and catch fire. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
April 28, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10008140

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
GEMBIRD — Gembird USB Type-C fast Charger. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The electrical insulation and the creepage distance between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient. A user may receive an electric shock. Furt...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 28, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Latvia and Slovenia.
▸ 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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