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🧸 Product FR April 3, 2026

VIGUS B — Chargeur secteur 1 port USB-C - Universel- pour tout appareil IOS & Android- 3A - 20 W

White USB charger, model: WAL20W, input voltage: 100-240 V AC, output: 5.0 V DC, 9.0 V DC, 12.0 V DC, current input: 0.6 A, output: 3.0 A, 2.22 A, 1.67 A, power output: 20 W max., protection class II. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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VIGUS B — Chargeur secteur 1 port USB-C - Universel- pour tout appareil IOS & Android- 3A - 20 W
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
The separation between the primary circuit and the secondary circuit is insufficient, which may result in the user of the charger being subjected to 230 V instead of 5 V. The clearance distance between the primary circuit and the secondary circuit is insufficient, which can lead to an electric shock.
Origin
Hong Kong

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
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This alert was reported 54 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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0 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 17, 2026
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What is this? A USB-C wall charger called VIGUS B that can plug into a wall socket. It is meant to charge phones and tablets.

What's happening? The charger may let dangerous high voltage (230 V) reach the USB port instead of the safe low voltage (5 V). This can cause electric shocks.

Does this affect me? Anyone using this charger in France may be at risk of electric shock.

What should I do? Stop using the charger right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you feel a shock. Return it to the store for a refund or replacement.

🤖 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)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
VIGUS B
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The separation between the primary circuit and the secondary circuit is insufficient, which may result in the user of the charger being subjected to 230 V instead of 5 V. The clearance distance between the primary circuit and the secondary circuit is insufficient, which can lead to an electric shock. · Origin: Hong Kong

First published
April 3, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098403

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▸ What is this product recall alert about?
VIGUS B — Chargeur secteur 1 port USB-C - Universel- pour tout appareil IOS & Android- 3A - 20 W. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The separation between the primary circuit and the secondary circuit is insufficient, which may result in the user of the charger being subjected to 230 V instead of 5 V. The...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 3, 2026 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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