The acquired cohort contains 22 official alert references published from 2005-03-04 to 2025-12-12. This page compares 8 selected, distinct product descriptions, including battery charger, fryer, heated pads. The other 14 records still contribute to the cohort counts but are not displayed: descriptions may repeat, lack the display inputs, or fall outside the eight-description display limit. The recorded risks raise separate evidence questions about labels/instructions, plug interfaces. Compare the product features and dated findings below before scoping an investigation. These historical observations do not determine your product’s compliance or a market failure rate.
Evidence retrieved 2026-10-07. Source versions and topic-specific limits are listed below.
Dated official observations
Compare the product features and reported failure mechanism
The source wording below describes the reported case at that time. Read each complete report before using it in an investigation.
Battery charger · SR/04319/25
Report published 2025-12-12 · notifying country United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · reported origin People's Republic of China
The fuse may fail to operate under fault conditions, leading to the plug overheating and/or exploding, which can cause a fire. The mains plug does not meet the necessary size specifications and is missing a conforming fuse link. Additionally, essential marking information, instructions and safety information are missing on the product. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive. [1]
Reported measures, verbatim
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 23/10/2025 [1]
Report published 2025-10-31 · notifying country United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · reported origin People's Republic of China
Reported product description
A multi-functional fryer with attached wall plug. Product identifiers: M010000000005929975, B0400000001284950885. [2]
Reported risk explanation
The plug does not have the facility for a fuse. In the event of a fault, the product could catch fire. Moreover, the product is missing some of the required documentation and markings. The product does not meet the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive. [2]
Reported measures, verbatim
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 30/06/2025Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 01/08/2025 [2]
Report published 2025-10-10 · notifying country United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · reported origin People's Republic of China
Reported product description
A black and red-coloured car battery charger with a black wall plug. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0F5B7Q4XW). [3]
Reported risk explanation
The fuse may fail to operate under fault conditions, leading to the plug overheating and/or exploding, which can cause a fire. The mains plug does not meet the necessary size specifications and is missing a conforming fuse link. Additionally, essential marking information, instructions and safety information are missing on the product. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive. [3]
Reported measures, verbatim
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: Unknown [3]
Report published 2015-04-03 · notifying country United Kingdom · reported origin People's Republic of China
Reported product description
Two heated pads for hands/feet supplied with a two pin plug and a 3 pin UK plug adaptor. Packaged in a cardboard box marked "For Professional Use Only".THE PRODUCT IS OR MAY BE COUNTERFEIT. [4]
Reported risk explanation
null The product has inadequate warnings to ensure that the appliance is used safely and no means to anchor the supply cord. The plug adapter does not fully enclose the non-UK plug and can be removed without the need of a tool. There are no shutters to protect against contact with live parts.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335 and the relevant national standard. [4]
Reported measures, verbatim
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 26/02/2015 [4]
Report published 2015-03-13 · notifying country United Kingdom · reported origin People's Republic of China
Reported product description
Instantaneous water heater in white and chrome mixer tap unit with power lead and fitted 3 pin UK style plug. Packaged in brown cardboard box. [5]
Reported risk explanation
null The dimensions of the plug pins are incorrect and the plug cover is not secure. Live parts could consequently become accessible. The product has inadequate instructions to ensure its safe and correct assembly, use and maintenance.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335 and the relevant national standard BS1363. [5]
Reported measures, verbatim
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 26/02/2015 [5]
Report published 2013-12-20 · notifying country Hungary · reported origin Japan
Reported product description
Foldable electric hair dryer with yellow plastic housing. Packaging: cardboard box. [6]
Reported risk explanation
null The hair dryer is not equipped with a thermal cut-out device. The plastic material of the casing is combustible. The front surface and the insulating collars of the mains plug are too small. The safety markings and warnings for the electrical device are missing.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335. [6]
Reported measures, verbatim
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 11/11/2013 [6]
Report published 2008-05-16 · notifying country Spain · reported origin Unknown
Reported product description
Electric soldering iron with a red plastic handle. It has a silver label on which is written: ‘SOLDERING IRON 220V 25W CE’. It comes in a blister pack, the front of which bears the following wording ‘Plastena’ ‘25W Soldering iron’ ‘Professional V362’. On the back there is a bar code. [7]
Reported risk explanation
The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- it does not have instructions for use, operation or cleaning, - it is possible to access metal parts which are only separated from the live parts by functional insulation,- the insulation did not withstand the voltage test,- the insulation failed the electric strength test, as there are insulation sleeves which are not securely positioned,- the dimensions of the plug are different from those specified in the standard,- the supply cable section is 0.36 mm², which is less than the 0.50 mm² required by the standard, and there is no device to anchor the supply cable to protect it against pulling and twisting,- the supply conductors are not fixed by terminals and the connection is made by twisting the conductors, without any other form of support,- the clearances and creepage distances between live parts and accessible metal parts are less than those laid down in the standard.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335. [7]
Reported measures, verbatim
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown [7]
Cord extension set (Predlžovací pohyblivý prívod) · 1291/07
Report published 2007-12-14 · notifying country Slovakia · reported origin People's Republic of China
Reported product description
The product is white with 4 socket-outlets, weight- 0,5 kg, length of 5m, packaged in a transparent plastic bag closed with the paper label and marking – name of the product in various languages.Marking on the product: 10-16 V, ~250V, max. 3500W, CE, Data on the cable: H05VV-F, 3G, 1,0mm2. [8]
Reported risk explanation
The product poses a serious risk of electric shock and fire because:- the material of the product has not sufficient isolated characteristics,- the flexible cable has no sufficient cross-sectional area (according to producer 1 mm², according to test 0,73 mm²), - diameter of impress given balls shall not exceed 2 mm, after testing the impress in plug was 2,40 mm. - during the glow wire test, a visible flame occurred and glowed sample did not extinguish to 30 s after removing glow wire. In addition markings are insufficient.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and with the relevant standard IEC 60884. [8]
Reported measures, verbatim
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities. Date of entry into force: Unknown [8]
22 distinct official alert references, published between 2005-03-04 and 2025-12-12. Counts describe the acquired reports, with no market denominator.
Report year
Recorded alerts
2005
7
2006
2
2007
6
2008
1
2013
1
2015
2
2025
3
Recorded risk labels within this evidence task
Label combinations are source facts within one comparison; they do not create separate guides with identical preparation tasks.
Burns, Electric shock: 1 recorded references
Electric shock: 13 recorded references
Electric shock, Fire: 5 recorded references
Fire: 3 recorded references
Source selection, exclusions and calculation method
Filter the acquired, completely parsed English weekly XML releases. Deduplicate official alert references. Group by product category and the complete set of conditional evidence-question topics supported by actual risk text. Risk-label combinations remain recorded cohort facets and do not create buyer intents. Brand, product name, model, origin, notifying country, measurement-only changes and different wording of the same questions do not create intents. Unrecognized mechanisms stay internal for enrichment. Count report years and notifying countries deterministically. Display at most eight newest descriptions with at least 40 characters after whitespace normalization, nonempty reported measures and distinct casefolded descriptions; break date ties by official identifier. All cohort records count even if their description is shorter or not displayed. This is not a representative sample. Counts concern this acquired corpus only.
One acquired version per official public alert reference. Display at most eight newest distinct product descriptions whose normalized whitespace-collapsed text contains at least 40 characters and has nonempty reported measures; ties sort by official identifier. The complete cohort includes shorter descriptions. This is an explicit display selection, not a representative sample.
8 distinct descriptions displayed; 14 cohort records not displayed. Missing fields: {}.
These are selected, dated enforcement observations in the acquired weekly reports, not a random market sample, market-wide failure rate, proof of current product status, or a determination about your product. Notification country is not a complete sales-market or jurisdiction-coverage field. A quoted legal/standard reference is the report’s statement, not independently verified current law or a mandatory test panel.
Calculation safety-gate-evidence-comparison-10; units recorded alerts; no incidence denominator.
Turn the reported failure mechanism into a scoped investigation
Use this checklist to gather your business or product details before speaking with a specialist. The items below explain what to record and suggest useful supporting documents. You can add your own answers in the editable project brief.
Plug, socket and connector interfaces — what evidence do we have?
Identify the exact plug/socket or connector configuration, intended country interface and any adapter supplied. Document the interface dimensions, accessible parts and assembly controls for specialist review against current applicable requirements. Do not assume a reported interface failure applies to every configuration.
Labels, instructions and actual use — what evidence do we have?
Capture the exact label/instruction revision and destination/use context. Compare the information gap described in the report with your own product and current sector requirements, keeping a reported defect separate from a universal wording obligation.
Useful evidence: Current labels/instructions, revision and market/translation records, use/risk information and reviewed applicable requirements.
Can we trace the affected component, formula or design revision across our supplied products?
Compare the reported descriptions with your own identifiers and change records. Treat missing or “Unknown” source fields as unresolved; they do not establish that no action was needed.
Useful evidence: Product identifiers, revision history, supplier/batch traceability and market/operator records.
Who would own an evidence review and any resulting corrective-action decision?
Read the reported measures as historical observations. Establish your own operator roles, sector-specific rules, decision owner and communication responsibilities before adopting another case’s response.
Conditional: Product-risk evidence and operator-role review — Compare the recorded product features and failure mechanism with your product. Confirm the applicable product regime, deciding evidence, operator responsibilities and justified next steps. This does not assume that GPSR or a representative appointment applies to every alert category.
Questions for providers
Which specific product features and reported risk mechanism make these cases relevant or irrelevant to our product?
What current legal, standards or scientific sources support your proposed investigation criteria, and what cannot be concluded from these dated alerts?
Which existing evidence can answer the risk question, what additional work is justified, and who owns any resulting corrective-action decision?
Sources and data dates
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