Recalls in 2022
By month
Electrical recalls in 2022
- 2022-12-30
UK- UK
Portable Fan Heater sold via Amazon, eBay, Fruugo, Gumtree and U-Buy
Serious risk of electric shock
- UK
- UK
- UK
- 2022-12-29
USZLINE Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Serious Risk of Injury or Death from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
The oven of the gas ranges can emit dangerous levels of carbon monoxide (CO) while in use, posing a serious risk of injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning.
- 2022-12-24
NZMacPherson and Paramount electric recliners and sofas with cupholders in the armrests
During use, the electrical components in the cupholder may overheat. Risk of fire and serious injury or death.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice →- 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…
- 2022-12-22
- US
Samsung Recalls Top-Load Washing Machines Due to Fire Hazard; Software Repair Available
The washing machines can short-circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- 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…
- 2022-12-15
- UK
RODIS Creme Skin Light
Serious chemical risk due to the presence of the skin sensitiser hydroquinone
- UK
- UK
Bathroom Mirror
High risk of electric shock due to inadequate insulation and internal construction
- US
SIMU Recalls Motors Sold with Awnings and Shutters Due to Shock and Electrocution Hazards
The awning and shutter motor's power cable can disconnect while opened or closed manually (using the manual override feature), posing electric shock and electrocution hazards.
CASIMU DMI6 HZ01 motors for window coverings recalled due to electric shock hazard
Electrical hazard
Health CanadaOfficial notice →- 2022-12-14
- UK
EV Charging Cable SEVA-24016P sold via Amazon
Serious risk of electric shock and burns
- 2022-12-12
- NZ
Cleanskin Duo Battery Charger
The plug pins in the charger are uninsulated and the plug therefore does not comply with NZ electrical safety standards. Risk of electric shock that can cause serious injury or death.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - CA
- 2022-12-09
- UK
AXIULOO 20W USB C Fast Charger Plug for various iPhone and Android models sold via Amazon
Serious risk of electric shock and fire
- 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…
- 2022-12-08
- UK
- UK
- UK
- UK
- UK
- UK
- US
Cordless Window Shades Battery Packs Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Manufactured by Ningbo Dooya Mechanic & Electronic Technology Co.
The battery packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
CPSCDooya Mechanic & Electronic Tech Co., of Ningbo, ChinaAbout 56,000 (In addition, about 1,450 were sold in Canada)Official notice →