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🧸 Product UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC April 24, 2026

Silentnight — Smart Wi-Fi Plug

WiFi connected plug socket sold in packs of four, six or eight, and as part of a bundle with a Silentnight Electric Blanket. Sold between 2017 and 2022.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Silentnight — Smart Wi-Fi Plug
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
The mains plug of the product does not meet the dimensional requirements. The socket shutters can get stuck in an open position, and the user could receive an electric shock from accessible live parts. There is insufficient creepage and clearance distance between circuits, and it does not meet required insulation requirements. This can lead to the user receiving an electric shock from accessible live parts.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
Barcode (GTIN): 5012701485418
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 33 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
0 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 17, 2026
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What is this? A Silentnight Smart Wi-Fi plug that may give an electric shock. The plug’s size is wrong and its safety shutters can get stuck open.

What's happening? Some of these plugs were sold in the UK. They do not meet safety rules and could let you touch live wires.

Does this affect me? If you own one of these plugs, you could get a shock when you plug it in.

What should I do? Stop using it right away and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

🤖 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)
Silentnight
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The mains plug of the product does not meet the dimensional requirements. The socket shutters can get stuck in an open position, and the user could receive an electric shock from accessible live parts. There is insufficient creepage and clearance distance between circuits, and it does not meet required insulation requirements. This can lead to the user receiving an electric shock from accessible live parts. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
April 24, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098592

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Silentnight — Smart Wi-Fi Plug. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The mains plug of the product does not meet the dimensional requirements. The socket shutters can get stuck in an open position, and the user could receive an electric shock...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 24, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC.
▸ 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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