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🧸 Product CZ April 14, 2023

USB charger

White USB charger for iPhone. The product was also sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
USB charger
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other types of alerts
Type
Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
The electrical insulation is inadequate and the clearance /creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient. The user could receive an electric shock from accessible (live) parts.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Retailer) Stop of sales
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1248 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
119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? A USB charger made in China may not have enough safety insulation. This means live parts inside could be touched.

What's happening? The charger’s design lets electricity reach places where it shouldn’t. A person could get a shock.

Does this affect me? If you have this charger in the Czech Republic, you could be at risk.

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

🤖 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: Other types of alerts · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The electrical insulation is inadequate and the clearance /creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient. The user could receive an electric shock from accessible (live) parts. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
April 14, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10008310

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What is this product recall alert about?
USB charger. Risk level: Other types of alerts · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The electrical insulation is inadequate and the clearance /creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient. The user coul...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 14, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Czechia.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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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