Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 29, 2026
📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Product: USB charger
Brand: Samsung
Country: France
Hazards: Electric Shock Hazard, Non-Compliance
What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.
Case #SR/01668/26 |
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Recall Summary
| Product | USB charger |
| Brand | Samsung |
| Country | France |
| Case Number | SR/01668/26 |
| Hazard | Electric Shock Hazard, Non-Compliance |
| Source | 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate |
Recall Information Record – EU Safety Gate
Recall Summary
This recall concerns a Samsung-branded USB charger, specifically the model named “Adaptive Fast Charging” (type/model number EP-TA0EWE). The recall was notified by France and is recorded under case number SR/01668/26. The product was distributed in the European Union and the manufacturer/importer has taken measures to withdraw the product from the market and remove its listing from online marketplaces. The recall is classified as a serious risk due to an electric shock hazard.
Affected Products
– Product type: USB charger
– Brand: Samsung
– Product name: Adaptive Fast Charging
– Model/type number: EP-TA0EWE
– Batch number: 5.03.2019
– Description: White USB fast charger
– Country of origin: People’s Republic of China
– Notifying country: France
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice
– Production dates: Not specified in the recall notice
– Company recall code: Not specified in the recall notice
No additional product variants, serial numbers, or date ranges are provided in the source data.
Hazard Information
The recall notice identifies the following hazard:
– Risk type: Electric shock
– Danger description: The creepage and clearance distances between the primary and secondary circuits are inadequate. As a result, a user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
The risk is classified as Serious risk by the notifying authority. No other hazards (e.g., fire, overheating) are mentioned in the source data.
Consumer Action Required
The source recall notice does not contain explicit instructions directed at consumers (e.g., “stop using the product immediately” or “return to the point of sale”). However, the official measure taken is a withdrawal of the product from the market and removal of the product listing by the online marketplace. Consumers who own this charger are advised to follow any guidance issued by the notifying authority or the economic operator. If no local instruction is available, consumers should discontinue use and contact the seller or importer for further details.
Official Remedy
The following measures have been taken by economic operators, as stated in the recall notice:
– Type of economic operator taking measure: Importer
– Measure: Withdrawal of the product from the market
– Date of entry into force: 04/03/2026
– Type of economic operator taking measure: Other (likely the online marketplace)
– Measure: Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
– Date of entry into force: 03/07/2026
No information is provided about a refund, replacement, or repair offer for consumers. The recall notice does not specify any direct consumer remedy such as a free replacement or money-back offer.
Contact Information
The recall notice does not include any contact details for the manufacturer, importer, or notifying authority. The only reference is the official EU Safety Gate alert page:
– Case number: SR/01668/26
– Safety Gate alert link: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099198
Consumers seeking additional information should consult the Safety Gate website or contact the French market surveillance authority that issued the notification. No phone number, email address, or physical address is provided in the source data.
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Note: This record is created exclusively from the provided EU Safety Gate data. Any information not explicitly stated in the source is marked as “Not specified in the recall notice.” No editorial comments, severity scores, or opinions have been added.
Recall Timeline
- **Current** – Recall announced via EU Safety Gate
- **Ongoing** – Consumers advised to stop using product
- **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available from manufacturer
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I identify the recalled USB charger?
A: Check the product label and packaging against the official EU Safety Gate recall notice (Case #SR/01668/26).
Q: What should I do if I own the recalled USB charger?
A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and follow the recall instructions.
Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled USB charger?
A: Contact the manufacturer or retailer using the information in the recall notice.
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