Electrical recalls in the EU & EEA in 2021

57 official electrical recalls in the EU & EEA reported in 2021 (records start Oct 2021), from the EU Safety Gate and RASFF food alerts. Newest first. Search by product, brand or hazard.

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Recalls in 2021

57

Records start Oct 2021

By month

JanJunDec

Most recalled brands

  1. Innovagoods3
  2. Blue Collection2
  3. Seletti2
  4. Midy1
  5. Entac1
  6. Højen og Magic Fyrværkeri Aps1

Electrical recalls in the EU & EEA in 2021

  1. 2021-12-24
  2. DEEU
    Electricalelectric shock

    Robot vacuum cleaner (TESVOR) · S6 Robotic Vacuum

    The product is supplied with a non-EU (US) connector with a dangerous adapter; when plugged in, high-voltage live parts are accessible. The pins of the adaptor of the power supply are not insulated. The pin ends are…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyTESVOROfficial notice →
  3. SEEU
    Electricalchemical, environment

    Headphones (Midy) · Bluetooth sports headband

    The black charger contains an excessive amount of di-(2-etylhexyl)phtalate (DEHP) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values up to 1.04% and 1.48% by weight, respectively). Phthalates may harm the…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by SwedenMidyOfficial notice →
  4. SEEU
    Electricalchemical, environment

    Headphones · Powerful bass blast headphones

    The ear cushion contains an excessive amount of di-(2-etylhexyl)phtalate (DEHP) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values up to 14.2% and 0.27% by weight, respectively), and solders contain an…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by SwedenOfficial notice →
  5. SEEU
    Electricalenvironment

    A portable mini fan (Hiidea) · Jomar portabel minifläkt

    Two solders contains an excessive amount of lead and cadmium (measured value up to 58.2% and 0.14% by weight respectively). Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by SwedenHiideaOfficial notice →
  6. SEEU
    Electricalchemical

    Hand fan · GUAVIARE handfläkt

    The handle contains an excessive amount of lead (measured values up to 0.34%). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may also affect breast-fed or unborn…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by SwedenOfficial notice →
  7. HUEU
    Electricalelectric shock

    USB charger (CX) · FAST SMART CHARGER

    The insulation of the product is inadequate. The user could receive an electric shock from accessible (live) parts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the European…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by HungaryCXOfficial notice →
  8. SEEU
    Electricalelectric shock

    Charger

    The electrical insulation is inadequate and the clearance /creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient.Accessible parts can become live and the user could receive an…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by SwedenOfficial notice →
  9. 2021-12-17
  10. FREU
    Electricalelectric shock

    USB charger (NOKOKO) · FOUR USB AC Adapter

    The electrical insulation is inadequate and the clearance /creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient. The user could receive an electric shock from accessible (live)…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceNOKOKOOfficial notice →
  11. ITEU
    Electricalelectric shock, fire

    Lighting chain (DFR S.R.L.) · Luci di Natale 100 led/Luce mantello 192 led/Luci di natale 280 led

    The electrical insulation is inadequate. The product is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use. The water could penetrate the product or the user could touch accessible live parts. As a…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by ItalyDFR S.R.L.Official notice →
  12. SEEU
    Electricalchemical, environment

    An anti-insect lamp (Blue Collection) · Bozeman mygglampa

    DEHP (di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate) and DBP (dibutyl phthalate) may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. SCCPs persistent in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by SwedenBlue CollectionOfficial notice →
  13. HUEU
    Electricalburns, electric shock, fire

    Lighting chain · Merry Christmas and LED 50CM

    The accessible wires have inadequate insulation. The dimensions of the mains plug are substantially less than required. The product is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use. The cable could…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by HungaryOfficial notice →
  14. HUEU
    Electricalburns, fire

    Extension cord (ENTAC) · EXTENSION CORD WITH EARTHED SOCKET

    The cable inside the mains power cord is too thin. It could overheat during normal use, which could cause burns to the user or even lead to a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by HungaryENTACOfficial notice →
  15. FREU
    Electricalelectric shock, fire

    LED lighting chain

    The clearance/creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits of the LEDs are not sufficient, and the product lacks the appropriate insulation of the mains cable, external conductors and LED…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceOfficial notice →
  16. HUEU
    Electricalburns, electric shock, fire

    Lighting chain · 180 ICICLE LIGHT 8M+LED

    The cable is too thin. The cable could overheat, leading to burns or fire. Moreover, the accessible wires have inadequate insulation. The product is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use.…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by HungaryOfficial notice →
  17. FREU
    Electricalelectric shock

    Light curtain · Décoration extérieure LED rideau glaçon guirlande lumières nouvel an

    The electrical insulation is inadequate and the clearance/creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient. The product is not protected against moisture but is recommended…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceOfficial notice →
  18. FREU
    Electricalelectric shock

    USB charger · US/EU Universal Wall Charger 3USB Ports Outlet 3.1A Fast Charge AC Power Adapter With…

    The electrical insulation is inadequate and the clearance/creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient. The user could receive an electric shock from accessible (live)…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceOfficial notice →
  19. FREU
    Electricalelectric shock

    USB charger · "POWER Quick Charge 3.0

    The electrical insulation is inadequate and the clearance/creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient. The user could receive an electric shock from accessible (live)…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceOfficial notice →
  20. HUEU
    Electricalburns, fire

    Extension cord (Sky) · Electric /hatos, kapcsolós, védőérintkezős háztartási elosztó

    The cable inside the mains power cord is too thin. It could overheat during normal use, which could cause burns to the user or even lead to a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by HungarySkyOfficial notice →
  21. 2021-12-10
  22. SKEU
    Electricalelectric shock

    Lighting chain · MULTI FUNCTION

    The mechanical strength of the control device is not sufficient. Thus, it could easily break, leaving live parts accessible. As a result, the user could touch accessible live parts which may cause an electric shock.…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by SlovakiaOfficial notice →
  23. FREU
    Electricalelectric shock

    Charger · 12V 5A 5.5 * 2.1mm LED Transformateur Alimentation Adaptateur UE Plug Alimentation

    The electrical insulation is inadequate and the clearance /creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient.The user could receive an electric shock from accessible (live)…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceOfficial notice →
  24. FIEU
    Electricalelectric shock

    Battery charger (vatti) · Automatic 3 stage battery charger

    The fuse holder can be removed without the use of any tools.Consequently the user could touch live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FinlandvattiOfficial notice →
  25. FREU
    Electricalelectric shock

    USB charger · 10 port USB 50W intelligent charger / USB charger

    The electrical insulation is inadequate and the clearance / creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient. The user could receive an electric shock from accessible (live)…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceOfficial notice →
  26. 2021-12-03
  27. SKEU
    Electricalelectric shock

    Lighting chain · LED LIGHTS

    The mechanical strength and the water resistance of the control device are not sufficient.As a result, the user could touch accessible live parts or the water could penetrate the product, which may cause an electric…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by SlovakiaOfficial notice →
  28. HUEU
    Electricalburns, electric shock, fire

    Lighting chain · 3.0M x 3.0M/LED MERRY CHRISTMAS

    The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is too thin and they can overheat, leading to burns or fire. In the event of damage of the base-insulated wires, the active parts may become accessible, which…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by HungaryOfficial notice →
  29. LTEU
    Electricalelectric shock

    Multiplug socket

    The product is improperly designed and not adequately protected against electric shock. Furthermore, it has no earth connection. The user could consequently touch live parts and receive an electric shock. The product…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by LithuaniaOfficial notice →
  30. FREU
    Electricalelectric shock

    Earthed socket wall (ZEIGER) · Mara

    The earthing contacts do not function correctly. As a consequence, the user could receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceZEIGEROfficial notice →
  31. LTEU
    Electricalelectric shock

    Electric plug (PLAST-ROL)

    The user could receive an electric shock from accessible (live) parts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.

    EU Safety Gate · reported by LithuaniaPLAST-ROLOfficial notice →
  32. HUEU
    Electricalelectric shock

    Hair dryer · Hairdryer - Intelligent design

    The distance between the heater and the safety grille is less than required. The mains cable is not properly protected against pulling and twisting. The insulation and size of the pins of the mains plug are…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by HungaryOfficial notice →
  33. 2021-11-26
  34. SEEU
    Electricalenvironment

    Wireless phone charger (Innovagoods) · Qi Wireless Charger

    A solder on the USB and solders on the PCB contain an excessive amount of lead (measured value up to 30.9% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the requirements of the…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by SwedenInnovagoodsOfficial notice →
  35. SEEU
    Electricalenvironment

    Portable mini fan (Blue Collection) · Braxton Fläkt

    The solders in the product contain an excessive amount of lead (measured value up to 43.82 % by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Commission Directive on the…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by SwedenBlue CollectionOfficial notice →
  36. SEEU
    Electricalenvironment

    Led strip · 5 V LED strip light bar

    Solders in the USB connector and the remote control contain an excessive amount of lead (measured value up to 29.2% and 37.2% by weight respectively). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by SwedenOfficial notice →
  37. SEEU
    Electricalenvironment

    USB fan · Mini USB fan

    The solders in the product contain an excessive amount of lead (measured value up to 78.7 % by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Commission Directive on the restriction…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by SwedenOfficial notice →
  38. SEEU
    Electricalenvironment

    Portable blender (Innovagoods) · Vit 2 Go USB Rechargeable blender

    Solders in the USB connector contains lead (measured value up to 20.6% by weight) and the white plastic of the cable contains an excessive amount of short chain chlorinated paraffin (SCCPs) (measured value up to 3.5%…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by SwedenInnovagoodsOfficial notice →
  39. HUEU
    Electricalburns, electric shock, fire

    Lighting chain · 2.0M x 2.0M/LED MERRY CHRISTMAS

    The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is too thin and they can overheat, leading to burns or fire. In the event of damage of the base-insulated wires, the active parts may become accessible, which…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by HungaryOfficial notice →
  40. HUEU
    Electricalburns, electric shock, fire

    Lighting chain · 2M x 1.5M/LED MERRY CHRISTMAS

    The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is too thin and they can overheat, leading to burns or fire. In the event of damage of the base-insulated wires, the active parts may become accessible, which…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by HungaryOfficial notice →
  41. HUEU
    Electricalelectric shock

    Lighting chain (LEXlight) · 100er Lichterkette Klassik

    When replacing the bulb, the user may have to use more pressure or a tool, making live parts accessible, which can cause an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by HungaryLEXlightOfficial notice →
  42. 2021-11-19
  43. DKEU
    Electricaldamage to hearing, damage to sight

    F2 battery (Højen og Magic Fyrværkeri Aps) · Fregatten Sjælland

    The product may explode at too low altitude and can burst too close to the ground. Bystanders can be hit by parts of the firework, causing serious injuries to the eye region. Additionally, the sound pressure level is…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by DenmarkHøjen og Magic Fyrværkeri ApsOfficial notice →
  44. FREU
    Electricalelectric shock

    LED lighting chain · LED METEOR LIGHT

    The power supply is not securely anchored to the electronic unit for lighting effects and not sufficiently secured against tearing. The cover of the electronic unit can be easily removed making live parts accessible.…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceOfficial notice →
  45. FIEU
    Electricalelectric shock

    Electric luminaire (SELETTI) · CHAMELEON LAMP

    Live parts are easily accessible when unscrewing the lamp, and the user could receive an electric shock from them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the European…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FinlandSELETTIOfficial notice →
  46. SEEU
    Electricalenvironment

    Led projector (Innovagoods) · Stjärnprojektor /Star LED projector

    A solder in the lamp contains an excessive amount of lead (measured value up to 64% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive on the…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by SwedenInnovagoodsOfficial notice →