Electrical Supplies
Everyday electrical components are among the most frequently flagged for non-compliance and danger.
These low-cost, high-risk items often include:
- Chargers with unapproved plugs or pins
- Counterfeit branded power supplies
- Loose or overheating USB cables
- Extension leads with incorrect fuse ratings
- Adaptors without shutters or compliance markings
FOLO-UP highlights these components early, as they are often the root cause of electrical fires and shocks in homes.
Key Areas of Concern
- Fake CE / UKCA logos
- Dangerous re-sellers on online marketplaces
- Second-hand goods sold without testing
Report unsafe chargers, plugs, adaptors, or cables
Use this page for electrical accessories that become hot, spark, fit poorly, expose live pins, have an unsuitable fuse, or make unsupported compliance claims.
Products you can report
- Phone, laptop, and USB chargers
- Travel adaptors and converter plugs
- Extension leads, sockets, and smart plugs
- USB, mains, and appliance power cables
What helps us review it
- The product name, brand, model, and batch or serial number
- The marketplace, seller name, and product-listing URL
- Clear photographs of the product, packaging, and labels
- A factual description of the hazard, failure, injury, or near miss
Category-specific evidence: Photograph every side of the accessory, its input and output ratings, plug pins, fuse, cable markings, model number, and the device it was powering.
Related product safety categories
Recent Usb, Socket Product Alerts
The Last 10 Usb, Socket records sourced from official UK, EU and worldwide product recall listings.
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Sample intelligence case HBTower 2.6M Telescopic Ladder (Ref: 2603-0165, Updated: 2026-04-11, Risk: serious)This is a sample intelligence case. To unlock full intelligence access, contact us.Premium intelligence route retained for subscriber access.
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Multi Socket Extension Lead (Ref: 2511-0272, Updated: 2025-12-04, Risk: high) Open intelligence view (subscriber access)
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Heat Lamp (Ref: 2511-0054, Updated: 2025-11-23, Risk: high) Open intelligence view (subscriber access)
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Wall Socket MS589 (Ref: 2506-0129, Updated: 2025-07-02, Risk: serious) Open intelligence view (subscriber access)
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Caltecx YZS800 USB output adapter sold via Amazon (Ref: 2303-0047, Updated: 2025-04-30, Risk: high) Open intelligence view (subscriber access)
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Power Strip Extension Socket with USB ports sold via AliExpress (Ref: 2208-0187, Updated: 2025-04-30, Risk: serious) Open intelligence view (subscriber access)
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KeynorUK Weatherproof Outdoor Switch & Socket LZUK23M (Ref: 2211-0125, Updated: 2025-04-30, Risk: high) Open intelligence view (subscriber access)
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Adaptor For Ride on Car (Ref: 2202-0293, Updated: 2025-04-30, Risk: high) Open intelligence view (subscriber access)
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Auopro Cube USB Power Strip with 5 Outlets and 4 USB Ports (Ref: 2202-0434, Updated: 2025-04-30, Risk: serious) Open intelligence view (subscriber access)
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Wilko B22 to E27 Lightbulb Socket Adapter (Ref: 2106-0100, Updated: 2025-04-30, Risk: serious) Open intelligence view (subscriber access)
For guidance on spotting these issues, see our Tools section.
