Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 14, 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 – Reclia Database Entry
Case Number: SR/01668/26
Notifying Country: France
Date of Entry into Force (First Measure): 04/03/2026
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1. Recall Summary
The notifying country, France, has reported a recall and market withdrawal concerning a Samsung-branded USB charger. The product is identified as the “Adaptive Fast Charging” model. The recall notice states that the product poses a risk of electric shock due to inadequate creepage and clearance distances between the primary and secondary circuits. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive. The economic operator taking the notified measure is the Importer, with the measure being a withdrawal of the product from the market, effective 04/03/2026. Additionally, a separate measure was taken by an “Other” type of economic operator (the online marketplace) to remove the product listing, effective 03/07/2026.
2. Affected Products
– Product: USB charger
– Brand: Samsung
– Name: Adaptive Fast Charging
– Type/Model Number: EP-TA0EWE
– Batch Number: 5.03.2019
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Description: White USB fast charger.
– Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
– Category: Electrical appliances and equipment
– Type: Consumer
The recall notice specifies the batch number as “5.03.2019.” No other production dates or specific serial number ranges are provided in the source data.
3. Hazard Information
The recall notice identifies the risk type as “Electric shock.” The specific danger described in the source data is: “The creepage and clearance distances between the primary and secondary circuits are inadequate. The user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock.” The product is noted as not complying with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive. The risk level is classified by the notifying country as “Serious risk.”
4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice does not provide specific instructions directed at consumers regarding what they should do with the product. The official measures taken by the economic operators are:
– Importer: Withdrawal of the product from the market (effective 04/03/2026).
– Other (Online Marketplace): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace (effective 03/07/2026).
Consumers who possess this product are advised to refer to the official recall notice on the EU Safety Gate portal for any further instructions or contact information. The source data does not contain a specific consumer-facing action statement such as “stop using the product immediately” or “return to the place of purchase.”
5. Official Remedy
The official remedies listed in the recall notice are:
– Remedy 1: Withdrawal of the product from the market, taken by the Importer.
– Remedy 2: Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace, taken by an “Other” economic operator.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy for consumers who have already purchased the product, such as a refund, replacement, or repair. No information regarding a recall code from the company (companyRecallCode) is provided in the source data.
6. Contact Information
– Notifying Country: France
– EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099198
– Case Number: SR/01668/26
– Product Image URL: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11011324
No specific consumer contact phone number, email address, or company recall hotline is provided in the source data. For further information, consumers should consult the official EU Safety Gate alert page linked above.
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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