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🧸 Product FI January 17, 2020

Makant — Universal AC Adapter

USB charger in grey and black colour. Input: AC 100 -230 V, 50/ 60 Hz; оutput: DC 5V, 10000 mA.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Makant — Universal AC Adapter
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment

Hazard: The clearance/creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient. Consequently, the accessible USB ports could become live, leading to an electric shock if touched by the user.

Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2386 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
74 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 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? A universal AC adapter made by Makant. It can give an electric shock.

What's happening? The adapter’s inside parts are too close together. The USB ports may become live and shock you.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this adapter in Finland, you could get a shock.

What should I do? Stop using it now. Ask a shop or your local repair point 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)
Makant
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The clearance/creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient. Consequently, the accessible USB ports could become live, leading to an electric shock if touched by the user. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
January 17, 2020
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10000396

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Makant — Universal AC Adapter. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The clearance/creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient. Consequently, the accessible USB ports could become live, leading t...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 17, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Finland.
▸ 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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