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FOXNOVO World Travel Adapter with USB travel plug adapter — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockAug 10, 2018
Photo from the official notice: FOXNOVO World Travel Adapter with USB travel plug adapter — electric shock risk

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Hazard

Live parts are accessible if the travel plug adapter is not correctly assembled (connection of the USA plug part with the UK plug part). Moreover, the insulation of the plug pins is inadequate. Users could suffer an electric shock if touching live parts of the adapter.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Measures taken

  • Removal of the product listing from the eBay website — Other (27/06/2018)

Product description

Travel adapter with USB (6 cm x 5 cm x 4.5 cm) with a UK and a USA plug. The USB power port and two indicator lights are located on the USA plug.The product has been sold online (eg. via eBay).

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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