Health Canada warns that power adapters sold on Amazon may pose a risk of electric shock

Health Canada has issued a warning for nearly 100,000 power adapters sold on Amazon, citing a risk of electric shock. The adapters, known as Power-7 USB Wall Charger Model US2018, have been removed from sale on Amazon.ca following the warning issued on Thursday.

According to Amazon, 97,113 units of the affected product were sold in Canada between August 2020 and March 2024. Health Canada’s sampling and evaluation program found that the adapters pose an “unreasonable risk of electric shock.”

The warning describes the product as a 2.1A/5V dual port USB cube power adapter in white with a grey stripe, with the model number US2018 located on the prong side of the adapter. The products were sold in packages of either five or two and can be identified by the Amazon Standard Identification numbers B083LBZX1F and B082XPSDFL.

The adapters were manufactured by the China-based company Love Chen Technology Inc./Power-7. Despite the risk, no injuries have been reported to Health Canada thus far.

Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the affected product and dispose of it in accordance with municipal electronic waste requirements. Health Canada emphasizes its commitment to protecting consumers from potentially dangerous products and urges caution in handling the recalled adapters.