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🧸 Product THE NETHERLANDS December 25, 2020

MAXXTER — USB charger

USB charger with 4 ports.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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MAXXTER — USB charger
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock, Fire
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
The product is not correctly isolated. Therefore, a user may touch live parts and receive an electric shock. Furthermore, in case of electrical breakdown, the product may catch fire.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Other) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 8716309085465
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1982 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? A MAXXTER brand USB charger that can give you an electric shock or start a fire.

What's happening? The charger is not made safely. Live parts inside can be touched, and it may overheat and catch fire.

Does this affect me? If you have this charger in the Netherlands, stop using it right away.

What should I do? Take it to a store or throw it away safely. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help.

🤖 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)
MAXXTER
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The product is not correctly isolated. Therefore, a user may touch live parts and receive an electric shock. Furthermore, in case of electrical breakdown, the product may catch fire. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
December 25, 2020
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002030

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
MAXXTER — USB charger. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The product is not correctly isolated. Therefore, a user may touch live parts and receive an electric shock. Furthermore, in case of electrical breakdown, the product m...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 25, 2020 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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