USB charger
Black USB charger with four USB ports. Product sold online, in particular via eBay (identification number: 175022440847).
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Electric shock
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Hazard
- The product can overheat which can deform the casing and leave live parts exposed. The user could receive an electric shock from accessible live parts.
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? This is a USB charger that can get too hot. The hot plastic can melt and show dangerous metal parts inside.
What's happening? The charger may overheat. This can break the plastic cover and expose live wires. Touching these wires could give you an electric shock.
Does this affect me? If you have this charger in Germany, it could be unsafe for you to use.
What should I do? Stop using the charger right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you feel a shock or see damage. Bring the charger to a store for a refund or exchange.
🤖 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)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The product can overheat which can deform the casing and leave live parts exposed. The user could receive an electric shock from accessible live parts. · Origin: People's Republic of China
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