United KingdomShenzhen Ye NiuElectronic Co., Ltd cube international travel adapter sold via TikTok — a black and white cube with AUST/UK/EURO/US connections, two USB slots and ‘Item No. XR20240501’ on a label on the white box — is affected. It was removed after being found to present a high risk of electric shock because multiple-country pins can be extended at once exposing live parts, and the UK pins can twist and are not the correct dimensions, failing safety regulations. Owners should stop using it immediately and contact the distributor to request redress; TikTok has removed the listing and warned purchasers.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Shenzhen Ye NiuElectronic Co Ltd International Travel Adapter presenting a high risk of electric shock.
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment - Adaptors (Electrical)
Brand: Shenzhen Ye NiuElectronic Co., Ltd
Other product identifiers: ‘Item No. XR20240501’ printed on a label on the white box.
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Cube international travel adaptor in black and white with AUST/UK/EURO/US connections and 2 USB slots.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2512-0110
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
The hazard
The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the pins for multiple countries adaptors can be extended at once, meaning live parts are accessible. Additionally, the plug face for the UK adaptor does not meet the requirements of BS 1363 as the pins can easily twist, and are not of the required dimensions to securely fit into a UK plug socket.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
What to do
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (TikTok). TikTok have contacted consumers who have purchased the product to warn them of the risks.
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
The official notice
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