EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Travel adaptor “8 Port Fast Charger adapter” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/04217/25
Summary
The dimensions of the power socket do not comply with the specifications. The neutral and ISOD pins are below the permitted tolerances, which may prevent the plug from making a secure connection with the socket. This could lead to poor contact, resulting in overheating and/or exploding. The product does not meet the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Travel adaptor
- Name / model
- 8 Port Fast Charger adapter · BK318-4A4C
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Yellow, black and white charger adaptor with 8 USB outputs (4 USB and 4 USB-C).
What is the risk?
- The dimensions of the power socket do not comply with the specifications. The neutral and ISOD pins are below the permitted tolerances, which may prevent the plug from making a secure connection with the socket. This could lead to poor contact, resulting in overheating and/or exploding. 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: 15/10/2025
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