SIGRILL — USB power adaptor
Socket adaptor with four USB ports (2× USB-A, 2× USB-C). Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0FSK11FVJ).
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Electric shock
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Hazard
- The adaptor has an earthed socket, but it uses a two-pin plug and has no protective conductor. This means a class I appliance can be connected without proper earthing. If a fault occurs, the connected appliance could become live, and the user could receive an electric shock.
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? A USB power adaptor made by SIGRILL. It has a socket that looks like it should be grounded, but it uses a two-pin plug without a safety earth wire.
What's happening? If you plug in an appliance that needs earthing, the adaptor does not provide it. In a fault, the appliance could give an electric shock.
Does this affect me? Anyone in Germany who owns this adaptor is at risk.
What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after touching it.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The adaptor has an earthed socket, but it uses a two-pin plug and has no protective conductor. This means a class I appliance can be connected without proper earthing. If a fault occurs, the connected appliance could become live, and the user could receive an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China
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