Recalls in 2022
By month
Electrical recalls in the EU & EEA in 2022
- 2022-12-23
FR
EUElectric socket (Legrand) · Prise de courant sans terre
As it is possible to access the live parts of the socket, there is a risk that the user might receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.
HUEUBulb socket (COMMEL)
The insulation of the lamp socket cables is inadequate and the mains supply cable may become damaged at the cable entry opening. As a result, live parts may become accessible and the user may consequently receive an…
IEEUUSB charger (Ultrapower) · Fast Charging Plug with Double USB Ports
The electrical insulation between the mains input and USB output is inadequate. As a consequence, the user could receive an electric shock from accessible (live) parts. The product does not comply with the requirements…
NOEUUnderwater lights (mikamax) · Underwater light show
The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 57,5% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Commission…
LTEUWater heater (Instant Products) · Instant
The device is not resistant to high temperatures, its casing may deform leaving live parts accessible. The user may receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage…
EEEULighting chain · Lampki Choinkowe 100
The plug dimensions are too small. The lighting chain control box can easily be opened, which make live parts accessible. As a result, the user may receive an electric shock. Additionally, the supply cord is…
EU Safety Gate · reported by EstoniaOfficial notice →
CZEUUniversal charger (Natec) · NATEC 2,1A, 2xUSB
The electrical insulation and the clearance/creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient. Furthermore, the dimensions of the mains plug are too small. A user could…
- EEEU
Lighting chain · Sople Lampki 300L
Lightning chains' control box is easily open by hand, which makes live parts accessible. The cable is not properly anchored to the control box, it is too thin and has inadequate insulation. The user could touch…
EU Safety Gate · reported by EstoniaOfficial notice → - EEEU
Lighting chain · 50 LED ball light
The product's supply cord has insufficient insulation, and the creepage/clearance distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient. Furthermore, the dimensions of the mains plug are…
EU Safety Gate · reported by EstoniaOfficial notice → 
SEEULED lamp (i-Link) · i-Link Smart lamp with Speaker
The electrical insulation is inadequate and the clearance /creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient, hence accessible parts can become live. Furthermore, live parts…
- 2022-12-16
- HUEU
Cord extension set (Da Cheng) · +SOCKET/ADAPTOR- / Colorful Series
The pins of the plug are not correctly insulated. Therefore, the user could touch accessible live parts, which may cause an electric shock.The cable inside the mains power cord is too thin. It could overheat during…
- HUEU
Cord extension set (Da Cheng) · +SOCKET/ADAPTOR- / Colorful Series
The user could touch accessible live parts, which may cause an electric shock.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…
- HUEU
Cord extension set (Da Cheng) · +SOCKET/ADAPTOR- / Colorful Series
The user could touch accessible live parts, which may cause an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
ESEUElectric hot water bottle (COVERI COLLECTION) · AMIC 8
The electrical insulation of the product is inadequate, the dimensions of the mains plug are too small, and the clearance/creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient. A…
- SEEU
LED lighting chain (Lighting by Havsö) · LED OUTDOOR STRING LIGHTS LED ljusslinga
The product is foreseen for outdoor use but the end connector is not protected against water penetration, and water can reach live parts. Furthermore, live parts (metal thread parts of the lampholder) are accessible in…
- 2022-12-09
- SEEU
Lamp socket adapter (N/A) · Unknown
Live parts are easily accessible when a lamp is inserted into the lamp holder. A user could touch these live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage…
- 2022-12-02
- HUEU
Hair dryer (CiaoBosi) · ASCIUGACAPELLI
The hair dryer does not have a thermal cut-out device and the plastic material of the casing is combustible. The product can overheat and catch fire during use, causing burns to the user, and/or make live parts…
- LTEU
Adaptor
The adaptor's pins are not correctly insulated. Therefore, a user may touch live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European…
EU Safety Gate · reported by LithuaniaOfficial notice → - HUEU
Extension lead (TRIXLINE) · Hosszabbító kábel
The cable inside the mains power cord is too thin and could overheat during normal use. This could cause burns to the user and may increase the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low…
- HUEU
Extension lead (TRIXLINE) · Hosszabbító kábel
The cable inside the mains power cord is too thin and could overheat during normal use. This could cause burns to the user and may increase the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low…
- HUEU
Extension lead (TRIXLINE) · Hosszabbító kábel
The cable inside the mains power cord is too thin and could overheat during normal use This could cause burns to the user and, may increase the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low…
- 2022-11-25
ROEUPortable immersion heater (Jiamei) · (Barrel) Electrothermal tube
The product lacks the adequate labelling and markings. A user may immerge it too little or too much and, as a consequence, get burned or receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of…
SIEULED floodlight (ANCO) · LED FLOOD LIGHT
The product is not properly earthed and lacks the necessary inscriptions and information for safe use, which may lead to electric shock. Moreover, the glass may generate large pieces when broken, which may cause…
NLEULamp holder · Lampholder adapter E14 naar E27
Live parts are easily accessible when the lamp caps are inserted into the lamp holder. A user could touch them and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage…
EU Safety Gate · reported by NetherlandsOfficial notice →- 2022-11-18
FIEULED Strip (SMART LED STRIP LIGHT)
The creepage distance between the primary and accessible secondary circuit is not sufficient and accessible parts may become live. Users may touch them and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with…
- 2022-11-11
PLEUExtension lead · Przedluzacz sieciowy 5 gniazd
The grounding pins are loose and not connected to the protective ground wire thus the product does not provide protection against electric shock. The product may overheat, increasing the risk of fire. The product does…
EU Safety Gate · reported by PolandOfficial notice →- IEEU
Hairdryer (Elgetec, Something Cosmetics) · Ultrapower Ionic Hair Dryer
The cables inside the mains power cord are too thin and could overheat during use. The user may consequently suffer burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the…
- IEEU
LED strip lights (The Glow Up) · Pink Sky The Glow Up “12ft Flexible LED Strip Lights”
The product is supplied with a remote control with a button cell battery compartment that can easily be opened, allowing easy access to the batteries. A child may put them in the mouth and ingest them, which may lead…
- FREU
Electric incense burner (AMIR'S DECO) · Luxury Electric Incense Burner
The appliance is not earthed. In addition, its conductors are not held in position, the accessible metal parts are not sufficiently insulated from the live parts, in particular the conductors of the power supply cable,…
- FREU
Hair straighteners (GW) · professional Hair Straightener
Live parts are not sufficiently protected, which may result in an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN 60335-1 and EN…
- PLEU
Portable charcoal grill (Burns&Barkles)
The grill grate is not equipped with handles. The user may suffer burns while handling the grate. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.
- 2022-11-04
- PLEU
Extension lead · Przedluzacz sieciowy 6 gniazd
The earthing pins are loose and not connected to the protective wire, thus the product does not provide protection against electric shock. The product also overheats, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not…
EU Safety Gate · reported by PolandOfficial notice → - 2022-10-28
- FREU
Barbecue smoker (VOUNOT) · Grill Barbecue et Fumoir
The horizontal surface on which the barbeque is placed becomes too hot reaching a temperature of 130 degrees above the ambient temperature (the limit is 50 degrees). A user could suffer burns and the product could…
- LTEU
USB charger (hoco.) · Smart USB charger
The device is not resistant to high temperatures, which can cause the casing to deform, leaving live parts accessible. The user may receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the…
- NOEU
Air humidifier · Luftfukter med LED-lys
The solder has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 32.11%). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The plastic wire cape contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl…
EU Safety Gate · reported by NorwayOfficial notice → - FREU
UV insect killer lamp (Windhager) · Lampe UV anti-insectes Plug in & catch
Live parts of the are accessible through the casing. There is no cut-off, hence the plug pins remain live after being removed from the mains. The electrical insulation and the clearance / creepage distances between the…
- 2022-10-21
- FREU
Battery charger (YCF) · Chargeur batterie YCF50cc 12V 500mA
The insulation and the clearance / creepage distances between the primary and secondary circuits are inadequate. Consequently, accessible parts can become live and the user could receive an electric shock from them,…
- 2022-10-14
- FREU
Smartphone charger (Home) · Travel Power High Quality
Secondary conductors are not fitted with two independent fixings. Accidental detachment of the conductor may reduce the distance needed to reinforce the insulation between the live and the accessible parts of the…
- FREU
Lamp (Lucide) · GOOSY Soft
The cable anchorage mechanism on the lamp is defective, accessible parts can become live and the user could receive an electric shock from them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage…
- FIEU
Reflective pendant with LED-light (Refloactive Niciak Group)
The product does not reflect light. As a result, the user is not sufficiently visible in situations where high visibility is essential, and may suffer injuries. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective…