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Travel Universal Adaptor travel plug adaptor — electric shock risk (A12/0996/15)

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockAug 14, 2015
Photo from the official notice: Travel Universal Adaptor travel plug adaptor — electric shock risk (A12/0996/15)

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

Hazard

The adaptor has no provision for earthing and internal contacts are not secured adequately. The plug pins which carry mains electrical current can become exposed during use of the product exposing the user to live parts and the risk of electric shock.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant international standard IEC844-2-5 and the relevant national standard BS1363.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (28/07/2015)

Product description

Mains electrical travel plug adaptor for use worldwide.

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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