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Universal Travel Adaptor travel plug adaptor — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockDec 25, 2015
Photo from the official notice: Universal Travel Adaptor travel plug adaptor — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Universal Travel Adaptor travel plug adaptor — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Universal Travel Adaptor travel plug adaptor — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The adaptor has no provision for earthing and has not been fitted with the means for overload or short circuit protection. The plug pins are exposed when the adaptor is inserted into a mains socket and the adaptor shutters allow live parts to be accessible.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950 and national standard BS1363.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (12/10/2015)

Product description

White universal travel adaptor with dual USB output and plug sockets for UK, EU, Japan, Australia & Thailand. Packaged in a small green cardboard box with a photo of the product.

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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