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All-In-One Universal Travel Adaptor recalled over an electric shock risk
Product Recall for All-In-One Universal Travel Adaptor presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
All-In-One Universal Travel Adaptor
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- 913D
What to do now
All-In-One Universal Travel Adaptor could give an electric shock. Live parts may be reachable, or the insulation or earthing may not be good enough.
- Switch it off at the wall and unplug it. Do not use it again, even briefly.
- Do not attempt a home repair or a different plug.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Why it matters. Mains electricity in the UK is 230 volts, enough to cause serious injury or death. Cheap chargers, adaptors and appliances sold online are among the products most often found with this fault.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- burns where the current entered or left the body
- tingling, numbness or muscle pain
Get help urgently
- anyone who has had a mains shock and is confused, has chest pain, an irregular heartbeat or burns — call 999. Do not touch them until the power is off
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.
Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2510-0013). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for All-In-One Universal Travel Adaptor presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
The risk
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the adaptor shutters are inadequate, and it is possible for the user to access live parts. The plug face of the product does not meet dimensional requirements because the distance from the live pin to the outside edge is less than the minimum required distance.
This product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users. Users are advised to contact the distributor they purchased from to request redress.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2510-0013
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
White universal travel adapter packaged in a blue and white box, 1000mA USB.
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Questions
Why has All-In-One Universal Travel Adaptor been recalled?
All-In-One Universal Travel Adaptor could give an electric shock. Live parts may be reachable, or the insulation or earthing may not be good enough. Mains electricity in the UK is 230 volts, enough to cause serious injury or death. Cheap chargers, adaptors and appliances sold online are among the products most often found with this fault.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the model on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Switch it off at the wall and unplug it. Do not use it again, even briefly. Do not attempt a home repair or a different plug.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
