Sales banned
Compulsory measure
Notified by Hungary
Published 10 Sep 2026
SR/02493/26
Earldom travel adaptor banned from sale over electric-shock risk
EU authorities banned the sale of this product (Earldom travel adaptor) after it was found to pose an electric-shock risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Black plastic travel adaptor with multiple plugs and two USB-A output ports. Input: 100-240Vac, 50/60Hz, AC 6A Max. Output: DC 5V, 2100mA Max.
- Brand
- Earldom
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- LCW
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Electrical appliances
Why it's dangerous
Electric shock
Users can plug earthed appliances into the product without establishing an earth connection, leaving accessible metal live parts. Furthermore, the design allows users to touch a live pin while inserting a plug. Consequently, the user may receive an electric shock.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60335-1.
What the authorities did
Measure
Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Hungary
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02493/26
View official notice ↗
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