EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
WiFi connected plug socket Silentnight “Smart Wi-Fi Plug” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01181/26
Summary
The mains plug of the product does not meet the dimensional requirements. The socket shutters can get stuck in an open position, and the user could receive an electric shock from accessible live parts. There is insufficient creepage and clearance distance between circuits, and it does not meet required insulation requirements. This can lead to the user receiving an electric shock from accessible live parts. The…
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Product
WiFi connected plug socket — Silentnight
- Brand
- Silentnight
- Name / model
- Smart Wi-Fi Plug · A6
- Barcode
- 5012701485418
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- WiFi connected plug socket sold in packs of four, six or eight, and as part of a bundle with a Silentnight Electric Blanket. Sold between 2017 and 2022.
- Recall information: https://silentnight-bedding.co.uk/important-safety-warning/
What is the risk?
- The mains plug of the product does not meet the dimensional requirements. The socket shutters can get stuck in an open position, and the user could receive an electric shock from accessible live parts. There is insufficient creepage and clearance distance between circuits, and it does not meet required insulation requirements. This can lead to the user receiving an electric shock from accessible live parts. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 16/03/2026
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