EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Power adaptor “TYPE-C Power Adapter” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03399/25
Summary
The mains supply cord has excessive resistance and 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. This product does not meet the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Power adaptor
- Name / model
- TYPE-C Power Adapter · SM65CL-01
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Black power adapter with wall plug, 65W. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.
What is the risk?
- The mains supply cord has excessive resistance and 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. This 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: 02/07/2025
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 11/07/2025
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 14/08/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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