EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · 2026-04-03 · Serious risk
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🔴 Serious hazard — Reported risk: The insulation is insufficient and may break down during normal use. This could lead to the user touching metal parts of the casing while the item is switched on and receiving an electric shock. Moreover, the plug fuse does not contain a ballast. In the event of a surge in power, the plug may overheat and/or explode, leading to a fire.
What to do
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