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05 Sept 2025

ALERT: thousands of phone adaptors sold in Ireland present electric shock risk

ALERT:  thousands of adaptors sold in Ireland present electric shock risk

Thousands of adaptor chargers sold online in Ireland present a risk of electric shock, according to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC).  

A safety issue has been identified with a number of adaptors following products sold on the Amazon platform.

All products listed below present the risk of electric shock. There is inadequate creepage and clearance causing live parts to become accessible leading to the risk of electrocution if touched.

Anyone who purchased one of these products, is advised to please discontinue use immediately, discard the product and keep it out of the reach of children. 

The CCPC says people may wish to contact Amazon to see if there are any remedies available to the customer.

This can be done via your user account on Amazon.

Niluoya USB Charger Plug 2.1A/5V Dual Port USB Power Adapter
Brand: Niluoya.
Model number: HC68A.
ASIN: B08CRF7KD8.
A white dual port charger plug with two USB ports.
747 sold in Ireland.


Beikell USB Plug Charger, 4-Port USB Wall Charger Power Adapter
Brand: Beikell.
Model number: UPS-220.
ASIN : B07Y3DBNRWA.
white charger plug with 4 USB ports and ‘Beikell’ on the side in grey writing.
1873 sold in Ireland. 


Niluoya Phone Charger 2M Cable with Wall Plug
Brand: Niluoya.
Model number: HC68A.
ASIN: B08CMYBV8T.
2 white charger plugs with 2 USB sockets each and 2 white and silver charging cables.
991 sold in Ireland. 


WSCSR Phone Charging Plug MFi Certified
Brand: WSCSR.
Model number: Unknown.
ASIN: B08CS1W9BX.
2 white charger plugs and 2 white and silver charging cables.
1132 sold in Ireland. 

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