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🧸 Product PL GR SI January 8, 2021

hoco. — Dual Port Charger Set

White plastic USB power supply unit with Lightning USB cable. The product has two USB ports.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
hoco. — Dual Port Charger Set
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Burns, Electric shock, Fire
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
The material of the product is not sufficiently resistant to heat, its casing may deform leaving live parts accessible. The user may touch them and suffer burns or get electrocuted. The device may cause fire.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Destruction of the product
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
Barcode (GTIN): 6957531095002
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This alert was reported 2074 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
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What is this? This is a small charger set with two plugs. It is made to charge phones or tablets.

What's happening? The plastic case can melt or break. This can expose live wires inside. You could get burned or shocked. The charger might also start a fire.

Does this affect me? If you live in Poland, Greece, or Slovenia and own this charger, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell. Return it to where you bought it for a refund.

🤖 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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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Electric shock, Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The material of the product is not sufficiently resistant to heat, its casing may deform leaving live parts accessible. The user may touch them and suffer burns or get electrocuted. The device may cause fire. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
January 8, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002834

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What is this product recall alert about?
hoco. — Dual Port Charger Set. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Electric shock, Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The material of the product is not sufficiently resistant to heat, its casing may deform leaving live parts accessible. The user may touch them and suffer burns...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 8, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Poland, Greece, 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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