Battery charger Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 03, 2026

Recall Information Record – EU Safety Gate Database
Case Number: SR/01872/26
Date of Entry: 17/06/2026
Notifying Country: Finland

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1. Recall Summary

The notifying country, Finland, has issued a recall for a specific model of battery charger. The recall was initiated by both the importer and the distributor of the product. The action involves the recall of the product from end users. The product is a Class II AC mains pluggable battery charger with an accessible DC output connector. The recall is based on a finding that the insulation between the charger’s hazardous live primary parts and the accessible output connectors is not adequate. This condition poses a risk of electric shock to the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor the European standard EN 60335.

2. Affected Products

– Product Type: Battery charger
– Brand: Vapex tech
– Model Number: VTE600 COMBO
– Barcode: 4897018598973
– Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
– Category: Electrical appliances and equipment
– Risk Level: Serious risk
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information

The specific danger identified in the recall notice is an electric shock hazard. The danger is described as follows: “The insulation between the charger’s hazardous live primary parts and the accessible output connectors is not adequate. The user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock.” The product fails to meet the safety requirements mandated by the Low Voltage Directive and the European standard EN 60335.

4. Consumer Action Required

Consumers are instructed to follow the measures taken by the economic operators. The official measure is a recall of the product from end users. Consumers should stop using the affected battery charger immediately and follow the instructions provided by the importer or distributor regarding the return or disposal of the product. Specific instructions for returning the product or contacting the seller are not detailed in the recall notice beyond the recall action itself.

5. Official Remedy

The official remedy, as notified by the economic operators, is a recall of the product from end users. The following economic operators have taken notified measures:
– Importer: Category of measure: Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 17/06/2026.
– Distributor: Category of measure: Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 17/06/2026.

The specific remedy (e.g., refund, replacement, or repair) is not specified in the recall notice. Consumers are advised to contact the point of purchase or the importer for details on how the recall will be executed.

6. Contact Information

– Notifying Country: Finland
– EU Safety Gate Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099450
– Case Number: SR/01872/26
– Importer and Distributor: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers should refer to the point of purchase or the brand (Vapex tech) for direct contact information.
– Recall URL: Not specified in the recall notice.

Note: This record is based solely on the data provided in the EU Safety Gate alert. Any information not explicitly stated in the source data has been marked as “Not specified in the recall notice.”

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