FOXNOVO · World Travel Adapter with USB

Live parts are accessible if the travel plug adapter is not correctly assembled (connection of the USA plug part with the UK plug part). Moreover, the insulation of the plug pins is inadequate. Users could suffer an electric shock if touching live parts of the adapter. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Published: 10 August 2018
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Removal of the product listing from the eBay website. Date of entry into force: 27/06/2018

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/1133/18
Batch: 888566405732
Check-digit validated barcodes: 888566405732

Classification

Category: Electrical appliances and equipment
Risk type: Electric shock
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Travel adapter with USB (6 cm x 5 cm x 4.5 cm) with a UK and a USA plug. The USB power port and two indicator lights are located on the USA plug. The product has been sold online (eg. via eBay).