EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Smart plug adaptor WAZA “Smart Socket UK Mini Smart Plug” — risk: burns, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01362/20
Summary
The adaptor has been rated at 10A while the socket outlet allows it to draw up to 13A.As a result, it may overheat and then ignite, causing a fire and burns and/or potential asphyxiation to the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and with the relevant national standard.
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Product
Smart plug adaptor — WAZA
- Brand
- WAZA
- Name / model
- Smart Socket UK Mini Smart Plug · JH-G01B
- Barcode
- GV304395664GB
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- WAZA smart plug (UK) mini outlet compatible with Amazon, Alexa and Google Assistant. WiFi enabled remote control and smart socket with timer function supplied.
What is the risk?
- The adaptor has been rated at 10A while the socket outlet allows it to draw up to 13A.As a result, it may overheat and then ignite, causing a fire and burns and/or potential asphyxiation to the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and with the relevant national standard.
Measures taken
- 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: Unknown
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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