Travel Adapter Poses Electrocution Risk, Dealer Warns
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Dealer Yiftach Sasson has called for an immediate halt to the use of the "EUROPE TRAVEL UNIVERSAL ADAPTOR" model 931L. An inspection revealed the Chinese-made adapter fails to meet Israeli standards and poses an electrocution risk due to exposed electrical parts and inadequate grounding. The plastic also fails to withstand heat, potentially melting or igniting.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Dealer Yiftach Sasson warns against using the "EUROPE TRAVEL UNIVERSAL ADAPTOR" model 931L.
- The adapter fails to meet Israeli standard requirements, according to an official inspection.
- The product poses an electrocution risk due to exposed electrical contacts and lack of grounding.
- The adapter's plastic casing is not heat-resistant and may melt or ignite.
- The product is manufactured in China and has barcode 6944284452183.
A dealer identified as Yiftach Sasson is urging the public to immediately cease using a specific universal travel adapter, the "EUROPE TRAVEL UNIVERSAL ADAPTOR" model 931L. The product, manufactured in China and identified by barcode 6944284452183, was found to be non-compliant with Israeli standard requirements during an inspection by the supervisor of standards via the Standards Institution of Israel. The adapter's faulty design presents a risk of electrocution due to exposed electrical contacts and a lack of grounding protection for devices that require it. Additionally, the plastic casing is not heat-resistant and could melt or ignite during use.
