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🧸 Product FI October 13, 2023

OrcaTorch, Power adapter — Rechargeable flashlight

Rechargeable flashlight with an LED module, sold with power supply unit and docking station.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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OrcaTorch, Power adapter — Rechargeable flashlight
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
The insulation of the power supply unit provided with the product is not sufficient. A user could touch parts under high voltage and receive an electric shock.
Origin
Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Importer) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 957 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
10 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 27, 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 rechargeable flashlight made by OrcaTorch comes with a power adapter. The adapter’s insulation is weak.

What's happening? The weak insulation could let high-voltage parts be touched. This can give a dangerous electric shock.

Does this affect me? If you own this flashlight in Finland, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the adapter right away. Ask your local store or a repair shop 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)
OrcaTorch Power adapter
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The insulation of the power supply unit provided with the product is not sufficient. A user could touch parts under high voltage and receive an electric shock. · Origin: Unknown

First published
October 13, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10010454

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
OrcaTorch, Power adapter — Rechargeable flashlight. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The insulation of the power supply unit provided with the product is not sufficient. A user could touch parts under high voltage and receive an electric shock. · Origin: Unkn...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 13, 2023 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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