EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Power adaptor “A/C Power Adaptor” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00923/26
Summary
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.
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Product
Power adaptor
- Name / model
- A/C Power Adaptor
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Power adaptor intended for a laptop. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.
What is the risk?
- 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
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 16/01/2026
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 28/01/2026
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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