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🧸 Product ES June 17, 2016

Vivanco — Traveller's Connector Set

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Vivanco — Traveller's Connector Set
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment

Hazard: Live parts are accessible as the holes for the plug pins are not protected by shutters. The product does not comply with the relevant national standard.

Origin
People's Republic of China
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This alert was reported 3740 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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119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? This is a travel plug adapter called the Vivanco Traveller’s Connector Set. It is made in China.

What's happening? The holes for the plug pins are not covered. This means you could touch live parts and get an electric shock.

Does this affect me? If you use this adapter in Spain, you are at risk of electric shock.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel a shock.

🤖 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: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: Live parts are accessible as the holes for the plug pins are not protected by shutters. The product does not comply with the relevant national standard. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
June 17, 2016
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/208414

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What is this product recall alert about?
Vivanco — Traveller's Connector Set. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: Live parts are accessible as the holes for the plug pins are not protected by shutters. The product does not comply with the relevant national standard. · Origin: People's...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 17, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Spain.
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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