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Apple (counterfeit) USB-C 20W Power Adapter USB-C power adaptor — recall

Consumer goods · European Union · 2025-08-08 · China-origin

Hazard: Electric shock, FireOrigin: China

Counterfeit Apple USB-C power adaptor poses electric shock and fire hazards

Country	European Union
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2025-08-08
Country of origin	China
Model identifiers	A1696, C3D0375A0ZVPDYNAR02
Category	Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard	Electric shock, Fire
Hazard description	The plug pins do not connect securely when in use. This could cause the product to overheat and cause a fire. Moreover, the user can receive an electric shock when inserting or removing the plug from the socket as there is inadequate protection against the live parts.
Non-compliance	Low Voltage Directive
Remedy	Import rejected at border.
Recall number	SR/02899/25
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable products	Cell–charger matching, over-heat/over-charge protection, isolation of hot parts.
Rules & standards likely involved	GPSR, CE (Toys EN 71 / LVD·EMC), REACH · Full guide →

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