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A/C Power Adaptor — fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskFireApr 3, 2026
Photo from the official notice: A/C Power Adaptor — fire risk

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

Hazard

The plug face of the product does not meet the dimensional requirements and there is not enough filler in the fuse. If there is a fault with the product or a surge in current, the product could overheat and catch fire. The product does not meet the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border — Importer (16/01/2026)
  • Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace — Retailer (28/01/2026)

Product description

Power adaptor intended for a laptop. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.

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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