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🧸 Product CY August 17, 2018

Narken — Travel Adaptor

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Narken — Travel Adaptor
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock, Fire
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
The product does not provide protection to the users due to the absence of shutters on live parts.
Origin
People's Republic of China
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2902 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.
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72 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 28, 2026
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What is this? A travel adaptor called Narken. It can let electricity flow where it should not.

What's happening? The adaptor has no safety covers on its metal parts. This can cause electric shocks or fires.

Does this affect me? If you have this adaptor from Cyprus, stop using it now.

What should I do? Take it back to where you bought it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel a shock.

🤖 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)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The product does not provide protection to the users due to the absence of shutters on live parts. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
August 17, 2018
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/326217

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What is this product recall alert about?
Narken — Travel Adaptor. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The product does not provide protection to the users due to the absence of shutters on live parts. · Origin: People's Republic of China
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 17, 2018 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Cyprus.
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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