EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Travel adaptor KIKKERLAND “UNIVERSAL TRAVEL ADAPTER” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01652/25
Summary
The live parts of the product become accessible during use. Moreover, there are no safety shutters, so when a plug is partially inserted, it can easily contact live parts. The user could touch these live parts and receive an electric shock. In addition, the adaptor does not maintain an earth connection, risking electric shock with appliances requiring earthing. The product does not comply with the requirements of…
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Product
Travel adaptor — KIKKERLAND
- Brand
- KIKKERLAND
- Name / model
- UNIVERSAL TRAVEL ADAPTER · UL08
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Universal travel adaptor, voltage of 100 to 250 V, current of 6 A.
What is the risk?
- The live parts of the product become accessible during use. Moreover, there are no safety shutters, so when a plug is partially inserted, it can easily contact live parts. The user could touch these live parts and receive an electric shock. In addition, the adaptor does not maintain an earth connection, risking electric shock with appliances requiring earthing. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 27/09/2024
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