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🧸 Product HU May 29, 2015

WAXIBA — Unknown

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
WAXIBA — Unknown
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock, Fire
Category
Communication and media equipment
Hazard
Touchable metal parts (telescopic antenna, AUX IN socket) may become live while charging the radio. The dimensions of the socket outlet and the flat plug are not suitable and live parts can be touched as a result. The c
Origin
People's Republic of China
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 4078 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
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What is this? A small radio made in China may give you an electric shock or start a fire while it is charging.

What's happening? The metal parts you can touch (like the antenna and the headphone socket) can become live. The plug does not fit the socket properly.

Does this affect me? If you own this radio in Hungary, it could hurt you or damage your home.

What should I do? Stop using the radio right away. Ask a shop or a repair person for help, or talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.

🤖 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, Fire · Category: Communication and media equipment · Hazard: Touchable metal parts (telescopic antenna, AUX IN socket) may become live while charging the radio. The dimensions of the socket outlet and the flat plug are not suitable and live parts can be touched as a result. The c · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
May 29, 2015
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/163244

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What is this product recall alert about?
WAXIBA — Unknown. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Communication and media equipment · Hazard: Touchable metal parts (telescopic antenna, AUX IN socket) may become live while charging the radio. The dimensions of the socket outlet and the flat plug are not suitable...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 29, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Hungary.
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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