EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
USB-C power adaptor Apple (counterfeit) “USB-C 20W Power Adapter” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02899/25
Summary
The plug pins do not connect securely when in use. This could cause the product to overheat and cause a fire. Moreover, the user can receive an electric shock when inserting or removing the plug from the socket as there is inadequate protection against the live parts. This product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
USB-C power adaptor — Apple (counterfeit)
- Brand
- Apple (counterfeit)
- Name / model
- USB-C 20W Power Adapter · A1696, C3D0375A0ZVPDYNAR02
- Barcode
- 194252157053
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- White three-pin USB-C power adaptor.
What is the risk?
- The plug pins do not connect securely when in use. This could cause the product to overheat and cause a fire. Moreover, the user can receive an electric shock when inserting or removing the plug from the socket as there is inadequate protection against the live parts. This product does not comply with 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: 31/01/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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