EU Safety Gate · Report-2023-4
In-wall socket
The product's side protective contact does not withstand mechanical strain, the connectors of the plug have insufficient spring effect, the insulation between the primary and secondary circuits is insufficient and the screw on the socket cover is easily removable, and the plastic of the socket cover of the product may melt. Furthermore, due to the insufficient contact pressure, contact resistances occur and the product may overheat. A user may touch live parts and receive an electric shock, and the product may start a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive, nor with the European standard EN 62368-1.
- Published
- 27 January 2023
- Notifying authority
- Germany
- Catalog checked
- 30 July 2026
Check the authority measure and original alert.
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Date of entry into force: 20/01/2023 · Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 20/01/2023 · Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace. Date of entry into force: 02/08/2022
Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- A12/00168/23
- Batch
- AA0&-05-03LD004046
Classification
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Risk type
- Electric shock, Fire
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
Product description
In wall USB socket with 2 USB flush-mounted ports, apparently with a capacity of 5 V and 2 A. Product sold online.