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🧸 Product HU May 15, 2015

Universal Reiseadapter mit USB

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Universal Reiseadapter mit USB
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock, Fire
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
Single-pole insertion of plugs is possible leaving live pins accessible. The insulation is not sufficient between the primary and the secondary circuits. Live components are fixed by plastic elements which are made of co
Origin
People's Republic of China
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119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? This is a travel plug adapter with USB ports that may give an electric shock or start a fire.

What's happening? The adapter lets live parts show when you plug in one side only. Its plastic parts do not protect well between the power side and the USB side.

Does this affect me? If you bought this adapter in Hungary, it could be unsafe to use.

What should I do? Stop using it and ask a shop or electrician for a safe replacement.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: Single-pole insertion of plugs is possible leaving live pins accessible. The insulation is not sufficient between the primary and the secondary circuits. Live components are fixed by plastic elements which are made of co · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
May 15, 2015
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/162131

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What is this product recall alert about?
Universal Reiseadapter mit USB. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: Single-pole insertion of plugs is possible leaving live pins accessible. The insulation is not sufficient between the primary and the secondary circuits. Live component...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 15, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Hungary.
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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