InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert : Universal travel adaptor.

Universal travel adaptor.

Name: TRAVEL UNIVERSAL ADAPTOR

Category: 10

Date: 2026-07-10

Product Category: Electrical appliances and equipment

Risk Type: Electric shock, Fire

Danger: The insulation between the product’s internal electrical circuits is not sufficient. Moreover, the clearance and creepage distances are not sufficient. A single layer of insulating tape is used to separate the electrical windings, whereas reinforced insulation (three layers) is required to ensure safety. The user could therefore touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. Additionally, due to insulation defects, sparks or short circuits may occur, which may lead to fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.

Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 29/05/2026

Description: Universal travel adaptor.

Notifying Country: France

Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China

Alert Type: Consumer

Alert Level: Serious risk

Universal travel adaptor.

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