Chargers and power adapters on eBay: recalls and safety alerts
24 official alerts and recalls concern chargers and power adapters sold on eBay: 21 from EU Safety Gate and 3 from US CPSC. The first dates from 22 January 2020, the latest from 18 August 2026. In the last four complete quarters there were 9, up from 4 in the four quarters before. The hazards named most often are electric shock (88%), fire (38%) and injuries (8%). Read from the official risk descriptions, the most common reasons are insufficient insulation or moisture protection (42%), non-compliant plug or socket (25%) and live parts can be touched (17%). 71% were for products made in China and 8% were for products made in Vietnam. The most common outcome was removed from online marketplace (57% of EU alerts); 14% included a measure ordered by an authority. Chemicals named in the official risk descriptions include lead.
Official alerts and recalls per quarter
EU Safety GateUS CPSCQ4 2026 is incomplete: counted to 1 October 2026.
Show the numbers by year
| Year | EU Safety Gate | US CPSC |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | 7 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
Why they were flagged
All reasons →-
42%, 10 alerts
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25%, 6 alerts
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17%, 4 alerts
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17%, 4 alerts
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12%, 3 alerts
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12%, 3 alerts
Counts are alerts naming the platform in the official record, not all dangerous products sold there. Many records name no seller at all. How we count
Download these 24 alerts (CSV) English column names; reuse with attribution to the official sources.
| Date | Product | Also named | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-18 |
Battery charger for electric scooterPower Chargermodel SLS-4202
Why: Live parts can be touched · Insufficient insulation or moisture protectionRemoved from online marketplace Wording in the official recordlisted in the official marketplace field onlineTrader: eBay |
SR/02322/26 | |
| 2026-07-30 |
AdaptorUniversal Travel AdaptorBrand: revolt · model SL-185PQ, UTA-06, ZX-3835-675 · barcode 4022107454087
Why: Non-compliant plug or socketSales ban · Recalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market ordered Wording in the official recordlisted in the official marketplace field onlineTrader: eBay |
SR/02164/26 | |
| 2026-07-30 |
AdaptorUniversal Travel Adapter World WhiteBrand: EAZY CASE · model 931.00.02, PVK-2/S/18/UV · barcode 4057053128157
Why: Non-compliant plug or socketSales ban · Recalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market ordered Wording in the official recordlisted in the official marketplace field onlineTrader: eBay |
SR/02161/26 | |
| 2026-07-29 |
Travel adaptorAdaptor International, Travel Universal AdaptorBrand: RACEL · model 12174 · barcode 5907451317969
Why: Non-compliant plug or socketSales ban · Recalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market ordered Wording in the official recordlisted in the official marketplace field onlineTrader: eBay |
SR/02140/26 | |
| 2026-06-23 |
Power adaptorAdaptatermodel JCY-1250
Recalled from consumers · Removed from online marketplace · Consumers warned Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description liExpress (Product identification 1005007264933490) and via eBay. |
AliExpressWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress (Product identification 1005007264933490) and via eBay.AliExpress → |
SR/01299/26 |
| 2026-06-11 |
Power adaptorAdaptater powermodel JWD-DY168
Why: Insufficient insulation or moisture protection · Power cord too thin or not anchored · Restricted chemical above the legal limitRemoved from online marketplace · Consumers warned Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Wish and eBay. |
WishWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Wish and eBay.Wish → |
SR/01153/26 |
| 2026-04-02 |
HTRC and Haisito T400 Battery Chargers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury and Death from Fire Hazard; Manufactured by Huizhou Haitan TechnologyHTRC and Haisito battery chargers
Why: Too flammableRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the recall's list of sellers AliExpress.us, Amazon.com, Banggood.com, eBay.com, and Pyrodrone.com from March 2019 through March 2026 f |
AliExpressWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers AliExpress.us, Amazon.com, Banggood.com, eBay.com, and Pyrodrone.com fAliExpress →AmazonWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers AliExpress.us, Amazon.com, Banggood.com, eBay.com, and Pyrodrone.com from March 2Amazon → |
CPSC 26379 |
| 2026-02-03 |
ChargerFake Ladegerät mit Geheimversteck: Diskretes Design, sicheres VersteckBrand: Evergreen labs · model 900460 PO:1529 · barcode 8721055990390
Why: Non-compliant plug or socket · Fingers, limbs or head can be trappedProduct destroyed · Recalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description old online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0DQLF1YH4) and eBay (product identifiers: 389266727675 and 286923782569) |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0DQLF1YH4) and eBay (product identifiers: 389266727Amazon → |
SR/00386/26 |
| 2025-11-20 |
ChargerBrand: THISS (SZYDZS) Technology Co Ltd · model MTC2003 · barcode 8830210010043
Why: No or faulty earthing · Non-compliant plug or socketRemoved from online marketplace Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via eBay (unique identifier: 376062550930). |
SR/04138/25 | |
| 2025-05-13 |
Light bulb adaptorLight Bulb AdaptorBrand: Osrchids · batch 250103065541344
Why: No or faulty earthingRemoved from online marketplace Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via eBay. |
SR/01851/25 | |
| 2024-12-19 |
USB charger120W Charger, Type-c CHARGERBrand: Type-c · model KeKe-PD003
Why: Insufficient insulation or moisture protection · Restricted chemical above the legal limit · Too flammableRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market · Consumers warned Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via eBay (Identification number: 235718348653). |
SR/03811/24 | |
| 2024-12-12 |
HTRC C240 Battery Chargers Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Risk of Serious Injury and Death; Manufactured by Shenzhen Haitan Technology Co.HTRC C240 battery chargers
Why: Too flammableRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the recall's list of sellers AliExpress.com, Amazon.com, Banggood.com, eBay.com, HTRC-Direct.com and RCGoing.com from December 2017 thr |
AliExpressWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers AliExpress.com, Amazon.com, Banggood.com, eBay.com, HTRC-Direct.com anAliExpress →AmazonWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers AliExpress.com, Amazon.com, Banggood.com, eBay.com, HTRC-Direct.com and RCGoing.coAmazon → |
CPSC 25066 |
| 2024-11-28 |
USB chargerMicro USB phone charger (EU plug)
Why: Live parts can be touched · Insufficient insulation or moisture protectionSales ban Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via eBay (Identification number: 401382807265). |
A12/03420/24 | |
| 2024-07-11 |
USB chargermodel KeKe-Q005
Why: Live parts can be touched · Overheats, melts or short-circuitsRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via eBay (identification number: 175022440847). |
A12/01848/24 | |
| 2022-06-16 |
USB charger
Why: Insufficient insulation or moisture protectionRemoved from online marketplace Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via eBay. |
A12/00832/22 | |
| 2022-05-31 |
USB chargerBrand: Quick Charger 18W PD · model GL-PD002
Why: Insufficient insulation or moisture protectionOther measure Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via eBay. |
A11/00071/22 | |
| 2021-09-15 |
Gas One Recalls Propane Adapter Hoses Due to Fire HazardGas One propane adapter hoses
Recalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the recall's list of sellers Online at www.amazon.com, www.ebay.com, www.gasone.com, www.homedepot.com and www.walmart.com |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Online at www.amazon.com, www.ebay.com, www.gasone.com, www.homedepot.com and wwAmazon →WalmartWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers om, www.ebay.com, www.gasone.com, www.homedepot.com and www.walmart.com from December 2020 through February 2021, for between $Walmart → |
CPSC 21197 |
| 2021-03-01 |
USB charger1x Dual USB Charger 5V 2A Travel Wall Adapter Cable Connector For Xiaomi SamsungBrand: Unknown · model Unknown
Why: Insufficient insulation or moisture protection · Overheats, melts or short-circuitsRemoved from online marketplace Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Dual USB Charger sold online, in particular via eBay. |
INFO/00051/21 | |
| 2021-03-01 |
USB charger5V Dual USB 2 Port Wall Charger Adapter For Mobile Phones Universal EU/US PlugBrand: Unknown · model ETA-U90 EWE
Why: Insufficient insulation or moisture protection · Overheats, melts or short-circuitsRemoved from online marketplace Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Dual USB charger sold online, in particular via eBay. |
A12/00276/21 | |
| 2021-02-25 |
USB chargerAdaptive Fast Charging Wall Charger Power Adapter for Samsung Phone EU Plug A#Smodel EP-TA20EWE
Why: Insufficient insulation or moisture protection · Overheats, melts or short-circuitsRemoved from online marketplace Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product was sold online, in particular via eBay. |
A12/00255/21 | |
| 2021-01-14 |
Travel adaptorAll-in-One International Adaptor
Why: Live parts can be touchedRemoved from online marketplace Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product was also sold online, namely by eBay. |
INFO/00002/21 | |
| 2020-11-12 |
Electrical adaptorADAPTATEUR CHARGEUR VOYAGE PRISE SECTEUR UNIVERSELLE INTERNATIONALE
Recalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product was also sold online, in particular via eBay and AliExpress. |
AliExpressWording in the official record · found in the official product description he product was also sold online, in particular via eBay and AliExpress.AliExpress → |
A12/01477/20 |
| 2020-10-22 |
Electrical adaptorUSA universal travel socket adaptormodel N0:931L · batch 281739871951
Why: No or faulty earthing · Non-compliant plug or socketRecalled from consumers · Removed from online marketplace Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product was sold online, in particular via eBay. |
A12/01428/20 | |
| 2020-01-22 |
Power AdapterReplacement AC Adapter
Why: Insufficient insulation or moisture protectionRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market · Removed from online marketplace Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product was sold online, in particular via eBAY. |
A12/00120/20 |