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In-wall socket — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireJan 27, 2023
Photo from the official notice: In-wall socket — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: In-wall socket — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: In-wall socket — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: In-wall socket — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: In-wall socket — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: In-wall socket — electric shock & fire risk

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

Hazard

The product's side protective contact does not withstand mechanical strain, the connectors of the plug have insufficient spring effect, the insulation between the primary and secondary circuits is insufficient and the screw on the socket cover is easily removable, and the plastic of the socket cover of the product may melt. Furthermore, due to the insufficient contact pressure, contact resistances occur and the product may overheat. A user may touch live parts and receive an electric shock, and the product may start a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive, nor with the European standard EN 62368-1.

Measures taken

  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Manufacturer (20/01/2023)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer (20/01/2023)
  • Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace — Other (02/08/2022)

Product description

In wall USB socket with 2 USB flush-mounted ports, apparently with a capacity of 5 V and 2 A. Product sold online.

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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