SR/00711/266 March 2026

Travel adaptor

US/UK Travel Adaptor

Country of origin: People's Republic of China
Notifying country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Sold online: Yes

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What is the danger

The plug does not meet the dimensional requirements. Moreover the plug is not manufactured with a conforming fuse. As a result, the plug may overheat and/or explode. There is a risk of fire.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.

Measures taken

Import rejected at border Compulsory measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 13 January 2026
Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace Compulsory measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 12 January 2026

Product

Description: US to UK travel adaptor plug with two USB-C sockets. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.

Original source

Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.

Alert number: SR/00711/26 ↗
Weekly report: Report-2026-10
Published: 6 March 2026
Modified: 19 March 2026
Corrigendum: Notification SR/00743/26: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the traceability and measures taken. Notification SR/00694/26: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the traceability and measures taken.