USB-C power adaptor
Apple (counterfeit) · USB-C 20W Power Adapter
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
- Notifying country
- United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
- Counterfeit
- Yes
- Sold online
- No
What is the danger
The plug pins do not connect securely when in use. This could cause the product to overheat and cause a fire. Moreover, the user can receive an electric shock when inserting or removing the plug from the socket as there is inadequate protection against the live parts.
Requirements breached
This product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Import rejected at border Compulsory measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 31 January 2025
Product
- Description
- White three-pin USB-C power adaptor.
- Packaging
- White cardboard box.
- Brand
- Model / type
- Barcode
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- SR/02899/25 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2025-32
- Published
- 7 August 2025
- Modified
- 7 August 2025
- Corrigendum
- OR/00124/25: an additional measure was added to the notification following instructions from the notifying authority. Notification SR/02854/25: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the traceability and measures taken. SR/02904/25: an additional measure was added to the notification following instructions from the notifying authority.
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