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🧸 Product DE October 5, 2018

UNITED — Universal Travel Adapter

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
UNITED — Universal Travel Adapter
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
A Schuko-type electrical plug without a connected protective conductor could be inserted into the device.
Origin
People's Republic of China
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19 days in total
May 17, 2026 June 5, 2026
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What is this? This is a travel adapter made for many countries. It can let you plug in devices from one country into another.

What's happening? Some of these adapters may not have a safety wire inside. This could let electricity leak out and give a shock.

Does this affect me? If you bought one in Germany, it might be unsafe. People using it could get hurt.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a store or a repair person for help. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.

🤖 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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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: A Schuko-type electrical plug without a connected protective conductor could be inserted into the device. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
October 5, 2018
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/334784

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What is this product recall alert about?
UNITED — Universal Travel Adapter. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: A Schuko-type electrical plug without a connected protective conductor could be inserted into the device. · Origin: People's Republic of China
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 5, 2018 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
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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