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Power converter BESTEK “Travel Power Converter” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01587/26
Summary
The product is not properly insulated and has no protective earth connection. The user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN 61140 and EN 60338-1.
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Product
Power converter — BESTEK
- Brand
- BESTEK
- Name / model
- Travel Power Converter · MRJ203NU-WHBL-EU-E03
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Travel voltage converter, intended for world-wide use (USA/UK/EU/AU/CN). Dimensions: approximately 18 x 8.8 x 4.4 cm (width, height, length).
- Sold online: Amazon(ASIN: BO71XZ8ZMV) / eBay() /
What is the risk?
- The product is not properly insulated and has no protective earth connection. The user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN 61140 and EN 60338-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 21/05/2026
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 21/05/2026
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 21/05/2026
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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