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Electric shock

Electrical products with insufficient insulation, accessible live parts or poorly designed plugs — often chargers, adapters, lamps and small appliances bought online.

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What it can cause

Touching live parts can cause electric shock, burns or death.

What to do

Unplug the product and stop using it. Do not try to repair it yourself.

General information only — not medical advice. If you have worrying symptoms, contact a doctor or call 112.

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USB charger Hrolan “22.5W FAST CHARGER” — risk: electric shock

The Hrolan "22.5W FAST CHARGER" USB charger poses a serious risk of electric shock due to inadequate insulation between its primary and secondary circuits. This can cause the user to receive an electric shock when using…

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USB charger TREQA “TRAVEL CHARGER” — risk: electric shock

A TREQA "TRAVEL CHARGER" USB charger has been found to pose a serious risk of electric shock due to inadequate insulation between its primary and secondary circuits. This can cause the user to receive an electric shock…

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USB charger “20W USB-C Power Adapter” — risk: electric shock

A USB charger model "2W USB-C Power Adapter" poses a serious risk of electric shock because it lacks proper insulation between its circuits, potentially exposing users to live electrical parts. The product has been…

Electric shockElectrical appliances and equipment

Safety GateSerious risk

USB charger TREQA “FAST CHARGER” — risk: electric shock

The EU has identified a serious risk with the TREQA FAST CHARGER USB charger due to inadequate insulation between its primary and secondary circuits. This means that users may receive an electric shock when using the…

Electric shockElectrical appliances and equipment

Safety GateSerious risk

USB charger TREQA “Fast Charger” — risk: electric shock

The TREQA "Fast Charger" model CH-64 poses a serious risk of electric shock due to inadequate insulation between circuits, potentially electrifying the USB ports and causing injury. The product is being recalled from…

Electric shockElectrical appliances and equipment

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USB charger KAKUSIGA “Power Adapter” — risk: electric shock

The KAKUSIGA “Power Adapter” USB charger (model KSC‑1225) has been withdrawn from the market because it can cause electric shock. The device lacks sufficient insulation between its primary and secondary circuits…

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USB charger ORIGINAL “FASTCHARGER” — risk: electric shock

A USB charger called the "ORIGINAL FASTCHARGER" can give users an electric shock due to inadequate insulation between its circuits. This makes it a serious risk and it does not meet EU safety standards. It has been…

Electric shockElectrical appliances and equipment

Safety GateSerious risk

USB charger EZRA “FAST TRAVEL CHARGER” — risk: electric shock

The EZRA FAST TRAVEL CHARGER HC67 poses a serious risk of electric shock due to inadequate insulation between its circuits. Users may receive an electric shock from the USB ports or connected cable if exposed to mains…

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USB charger EZRA “COLORFUL LED CHARGER” — risk: electric shock

The EU has issued a safety alert for the EZRA “COLORFUL LED CHARGER” (model HC24), a white USB charger with two USB‑A ports and a night‑light, because it lacks proper insulation between its primary and secondary…

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USB charger HAOJUE “FAST CHARGER” — risk: electric shock

A HAOJUE "FAST CHARGER" LCF-13 USB charger poses a serious risk of electric shock because it lacks proper insulation between its circuits, potentially electrifying the USB ports. This product does not meet EU safety…

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Safety GateSerious risk

USB charger Home “POWER ADAPTER” — risk: electric shock

The USB charger from Home (models POWER ADAPTER · MK-21I20, MK-22B28, YTC-05) poses a serious electric shock risk due to inadequate insulation between primary and secondary circuits, allowing the secondary circuit and…

Electric shockElectrical appliances and equipment

Safety GateSerious risk

USB charger ZUZG “USB-A 18W Fast Charger” — risk: electric shock

A USB charger called "USB-A 18W Fast Charger" made by ZUZG has been found to pose a serious risk of electric shock. The product does not have adequate insulation, which means that users may receive an electric shock if…

Electric shockElectrical appliances and equipment

Safety GateSerious risk

USB charger ZUZG “Fast Charger” — risk: electric shock

The EU has issued a safety alert for the ZUZG "Fast Charger" USB charger due to a serious risk of electric shock. The product lacks adequate insulation between its primary and secondary circuits, which can cause the…

Electric shockElectrical appliances and equipment

Safety GateSerious risk

USB charger ORIGINAL — risk: electric shock

A certain model of ORIGINAL brand USB chargers poses a serious risk of electric shock due to inadequate insulation between the primary and secondary circuits. This can cause the user to receive an electric shock when…

Electric shockElectrical appliances and equipment

Safety GateSerious risk

USB charger Qihang “QUICK CHARGER” — risk: electric shock

The Qihang “QUICK CHARGER” QH‑Z62 USB charger is being recalled and banned from sale because it lacks sufficient insulation between its primary and secondary circuits, which can make the secondary circuit and cable live…

Electric shockElectrical appliances and equipment