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🧸 Product HR November 17, 2017

MAX MOBILE — Universal USB Travel Charger

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
MAX MOBILE — Universal USB Travel Charger
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment

Hazard: The distances between the primary and secondary circuits are too small which could lead to the user receiving an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the

Origin
People's Republic of China
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3114 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
11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 2026
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What is this? A small travel charger for phones and tablets made in China. It can give you a dangerous electric shock.

What's happening? The charger has a safety flaw. Wires inside are too close together. This can cause a shock if you touch it.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this charger in Croatia, you could get hurt.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a shop or a repair person for a safe replacement.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The distances between the primary and secondary circuits are too small which could lead to the user receiving an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
November 17, 2017
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/286262

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What is this product recall alert about?
MAX MOBILE — Universal USB Travel Charger. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The distances between the primary and secondary circuits are too small which could lead to the user receiving an electric shock. The product does not comply with the req...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 17, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Croatia.
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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