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🧸 Product FR December 22, 2023

valberg — adaptateur de la machine à coudre valberg vb-mac

nous avons détecté une non conformité sur l'adaptateur de la machine à coudre, la non conformité est liée à un défaut de décharge du condensateur.

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valberg — adaptateur de la machine à coudre valberg vb-mac
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
Valberg — Valberg VB-MAC sewing machine adapter Electrical hazard: the adapter may not discharge its capacitor properly, creating a risk of electric shock if the user touches the plug pins when unplugging the machine. Stop using the product immediately and return it to the point of sale.
Barcode (GTIN): 3497679726978
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This alert was reported 951 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.
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72 days in total
May 19, 2026 July 30, 2026
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What is this? This is an electric plug adapter for a Valberg sewing-machine. It has a small part that may not release electricity safely.

What's happening? The adapter may give an electric shock if you touch the metal pins when you unplug the sewing-machine.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this Valberg sewing-machine adapter in France, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the adapter right away. Take it back to the shop where you bought it and ask for a refund or a safe replacement.

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Type: appareils électriques, outils · Category: appareils électriques, électroménager · Hazard: choc électrique · GTIN: 3497679726978 · nous avons détecté une non conformité sur l'adaptateur de la machine à coudre, la non conformité est liée à un défaut de décharge du condensateur. · risque de choc électrique si l'utilisateur touche les broches de la prise au moment de débrancher l'appareil. · À faire: ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
December 22, 2023
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/13319/interne

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What is this product recall alert about?
valberg — adaptateur de la machine à coudre valberg vb-mac. Valberg — Valberg VB-MAC sewing machine adapter Electrical hazard: the adapter may not discharge its capacitor properly, creating a risk of electric shock if the user touches the plug pins when unplugging the machine. Stop using the product immediately and return it to the point...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 22, 2023 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
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 rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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