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WAZA Smart Socket UK Mini Smart Plug smart plug adaptor — burns & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsFireOct 16, 2020
Photo from the official notice: WAZA Smart Socket UK Mini Smart Plug smart plug adaptor — burns & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: WAZA Smart Socket UK Mini Smart Plug smart plug adaptor — burns & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: WAZA Smart Socket UK Mini Smart Plug smart plug adaptor — burns & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: WAZA Smart Socket UK Mini Smart Plug smart plug adaptor — burns & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: WAZA Smart Socket UK Mini Smart Plug smart plug adaptor — burns & fire risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The adaptor has been rated at 10A while the socket outlet allows it to draw up to 13A.As a result, it may overheat and then ignite, causing a fire and burns and/or potential asphyxiation to the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and with the relevant national standard.

Measures taken

  • Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace — Retailer
  • Recall of the product from end users — Retailer

Product description

WAZA smart plug (UK) mini outlet compatible with Amazon, Alexa and Google Assistant. WiFi enabled remote control and smart socket with timer function supplied.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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