EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Power adaptor “BS-KJ826W Power Adapter” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01875/25
Summary
The plug pins are incorrectly sized and do not fit in the plastic sleeving. This can cause the pins to wear down unevenly over time or become damaged during use. Damaged or worn pins can overheat and catch fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Power adaptor
- Name / model
- BS-KJ826W Power Adapter · BS-KJ826W
- Barcode
- X001NQ8JRJ
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Black power adaptor with a wall plug and USB-C cable. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.
What is the risk?
- The plug pins are incorrectly sized and do not fit in the plastic sleeving. This can cause the pins to wear down unevenly over time or become damaged during use. Damaged or worn pins can overheat and catch fire. The product does not comply with 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: 26/02/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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