Safety warning Serious risk 14 January 2026

US/UK Travel Adaptor sold via Amazon

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of US/UK Travel Adaptor sold via Amazon
Photo: official notice
Affected
A US to UK travel adapter plug with two USB-C sockets on the side of the plug.
The problem
The product presents a risk of fire as the UK plug does not confirm to the dimensional requirements of BS 1363.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Official notice ↗

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Plugs
Amazon Product Identifiers X0025LU1MR, FBA15KW7C1G9U000004
SKU C008
Country of Origin China
Product Description A US to UK travel adapter plug with two USB-C sockets on the side of the plug.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a risk of fire as the UK plug does not confirm to the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. The fuse is required to ensure the safe operation of the plug under fault conditions, and a non-conforming fuse could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding. Improvements are also required to product documentation and marking. 

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2601-0166

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Can I get a refund?

In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.

Updated 14 January 2026. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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