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Travel adaptor Earldom “Universal travel adapter” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02493/26
Summary
The Earldom Universal travel adapter poses a serious risk of electric shock because it allows users to plug in earthed appliances without an earth connection and enables contact with live pins during use. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive or the European standard EN 60335-1. A recall, withdrawal, and marketing ban for the item have been ordered as of 12 June 2025.
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Product
Travel adaptor — Earldom
- Brand
- Earldom
- Name / model
- Universal travel adapter · ES-LC10
- Batch number(s)
- LCW
- Barcode
- 6971410552011
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Black plastic travel adaptor with multiple plugs and two USB-A output ports. Input: 100-240Vac, 50/60Hz, AC 6A Max. Output: DC 5V, 2100mA Max.
What is the risk?
- Users can plug earthed appliances into the product without establishing an earth connection, leaving accessible metal live parts. Furthermore, the design allows users to touch a live pin while inserting a plug. Consequently, the user may receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60335-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 12/06/2025
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 12/06/2025
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 12/06/2025
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