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🧸 Product FR August 19, 2016

POWER+ — Kit chargeur allume-cigare

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
POWER+ — Kit chargeur allume-cigare
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock, Fire
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment

Hazard: The electrical insulation is inadequate: the creepage distances between the live and neutral wires in the primary circuit are too small. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive a

Origin
People's Republic of China
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This alert was reported 3631 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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73 days in total
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What is this? A car charger that plugs into the cigarette lighter. It can give an electric shock or start a fire.

What's happening? The wires inside are too close together. This can cause a short circuit.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this charger in France, it could be unsafe.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a shop or a repair person for help. Talk to a 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.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The electrical insulation is inadequate: the creepage distances between the live and neutral wires in the primary circuit are too small. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive a · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
August 19, 2016
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/221427

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What is this product recall alert about?
POWER+ — Kit chargeur allume-cigare. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The electrical insulation is inadequate: the creepage distances between the live and neutral wires in the primary circuit are too small. The product does not comply...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 19, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
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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