MicroConnect recalls MC-TRAVELADAPTER1, 2 & 3 due to electric shock risk
EET Group A/S is recalling MicroConnect MC-TRAVELADAPTER1, 2 & 3 due to an electric shock risk. A missing tamper-resistant receptacle allows for unsafe plug insertion, exposing live pins.
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EET Group A/S is recalling its MicroConnect MC-TRAVELADAPTER1, MC-TRAVELADAPTER2, and MC-TRAVELADAPTER3 models. These travel adapters pose an electric shock risk because they lack a tamper-resistant receptacle, which can allow a power plug to be inserted with only one pin connected, leaving the other live pin exposed.
Approximately 165 units of these adapters were sold in the Republic of Ireland between 2023 and 2026. The affected models include 126 units of MC-TRAVELADAPTER1, 1 unit of MC-TRAVELADAPTER2, and 38 units of MC-TRAVELADAPTER3, distributed through various retailers such as DCB Group, Nostra Systems, and Bechtle Direct Limited.
Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled adapters immediately and ensure they are unplugged from the 230V outlet while the power is off. Customers should return the product to the point of sale for a replacement or refund.
From the official notice
Notice details Publication date: 21 September 2026 EET Group A/S is recalling MicroConnect MC-TRAVELADAPTER1, 2 & 3. The product presents an electric shock risk. A tamper-resistant receptacle is missing, so a power plug can be inserted with only one pin connected while the other live pin remains exposed. This presents a risk of electric shock. The brand is MicroConnect. The models are MC-TRAVE…
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Frequently asked questions
Is EET Group A/S recalls MicroConnect MC-TRAVELADAPTER1, 2 & 3 being recalled in Ireland?
Yes. EET Group A/S is recalling MicroConnect MC-TRAVELADAPTER1, 2 & 3 due to an electric shock risk. A missing tamper-resistant receptacle allows for unsafe plug insertion, exposing live pins.
Why is EET Group A/S recalls MicroConnect MC-TRAVELADAPTER1, 2 & 3 being recalled?
The recall relates to a electric shock hazard. EET Group A/S is recalling MicroConnect MC-TRAVELADAPTER1, 2 & 3 due to an electric shock risk. A missing tamper-resistant receptacle allows for unsafe plug insertion, exposing live pins.
Where was EET Group A/S recalls MicroConnect MC-TRAVELADAPTER1, 2 & 3 sold?
It was sold via EET Group A/S.
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