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🧸 Product THE NETHERLANDS March 18, 2022

Kruidvat — Wereldstekker / Prise de voyage globale

Travel adaptor with USB charger. Product sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Kruidvat — Wereldstekker / Prise de voyage globale
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
It is possible to plug one pin while the other pin is accessible. As a result, accessible parts can become live and the user could receive an electric shock from them.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 8719179473110
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1534 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
13 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 30, 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? This is a travel plug adapter sold by Kruidvat. It is a small device that lets you plug European plugs into outlets in other countries.

What's happening? Some of these adapters may let you touch live metal parts while plugging in. This can cause an electric shock.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this adapter in the Netherlands, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a store worker or your electrician for a safe replacement.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Kruidvat
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: It is possible to plug one pin while the other pin is accessible. As a result, accessible parts can become live and the user could receive an electric shock from them. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
March 18, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10005762

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?
Kruidvat — Wereldstekker / Prise de voyage globale. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: It is possible to plug one pin while the other pin is accessible. As a result, accessible parts can become live and the user could receive an electric shock from them. · Orig...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 18, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to THE NETHERLANDS.
▸ 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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