Wall socket
Fire Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | SR/02809/25 |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Fire |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | MS589 |
| Published | 1 August 2025 |
Risk Description
The breakdown isolation between the input and output circuits and the creepage and clearance distances between circuits of the wall socket are insufficient. Moreover there is no overcurrent protection device fitted to the USB input circuit. This can lead to overheating of the wall socket and cause a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive, nor with the European standard EN 62368-1.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 30/05/2025
Product Description
In-wall socket with two plugs, two USB flush-mounted ports and two switches indicating power use.