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🧸 Product FR October 30, 2020

USA universal travel socket adaptor

Universal socket travel power adaptor. The product was sold online, in particular via eBay.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
USA universal travel socket adaptor
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
Single-pole or partial insertion of a plug into the adaptor is possible. If one of the pins is inserted in a socket, the user could touch the pins of the other plug and receive an electric shock. Furthermore, no earth connection is available, increasing the risk of electric shock.
Origin
Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Recall of the product from end users
Barcode (GTIN): 281739871951
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2145 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
120 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 14, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? A travel plug adaptor that lets you plug in devices from one country into sockets of another. It may not be safe.

What's happening? The adaptor can let you touch live metal parts and give you an electric shock. It also lacks a proper safety earth wire.

Does this affect me? Anyone using this adaptor in France could get hurt. It is not safe to use.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a shop or an electrician for a safer adaptor.

🤖 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)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: Single-pole or partial insertion of a plug into the adaptor is possible. If one of the pins is inserted in a socket, the user could touch the pins of the other plug and receive an electric shock. Furthermore, no earth connection is available, increasing the risk of electric shock. · Origin: Unknown

First published
October 30, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002226

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
USA universal travel socket adaptor. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: Single-pole or partial insertion of a plug into the adaptor is possible. If one of the pins is inserted in a socket, the user could touch the pins of the other plug and recei...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 30, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ 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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