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🧸 Product FI December 23, 2016

Powerful — USB Power Adapter

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Powerful — USB Power Adapter
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment

Hazard: The electrical insulation is not sufficient and the clearance /creepage distances between the primary and secondary windings are not sufficient. Accessible parts could consequently become live. The product does not co

Origin
People's Republic of China
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This alert was reported 3551 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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119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? A USB power adapter from China that can give you an electric shock.

What's happening? The adapter’s insulation is weak. Metal parts may become live and shock you.

Does this affect me? If you have this adapter in Finland, stop using it right away.

What should I do? Ask a shop or electrician for a safe replacement. Do not use it until then.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The electrical insulation is not sufficient and the clearance /creepage distances between the primary and secondary windings are not sufficient. Accessible parts could consequently become live. The product does not co · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
December 23, 2016
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/239759

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What is this product recall alert about?
Powerful — USB Power Adapter. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The electrical insulation is not sufficient and the clearance /creepage distances between the primary and secondary windings are not sufficient. Accessible parts could conseq...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 23, 2016 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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