TikTok’s latest dangerous Chinese import could literally shock you to death while you’re charging your phone.
At a Glance
- The Jia Le Xin 3 Socket USB Hub sold on TikTok has been urgently recalled due to a serious risk of electric shock
- The plug’s bottom pins are positioned too close to the edge, violating basic safety standards
- TikTok has removed the product from its marketplace, but only after countless units were sold
- This is part of a disturbing pattern of dangerous Chinese electronics flooding American markets
- Consumers who purchased the device should stop using it immediately
Another Day, Another Dangerous Chinese Import
Just when you thought it was safe to shop online, here comes another life-threatening gadget from our friends across the Pacific. The latest potential killer is the Jia Le Xin 3 Socket USB Hub, a popular device that was heavily marketed on TikTok until authorities stepped in with an emergency recall. The reason? This charming little gadget could give you a potentially lethal electric shock while you’re simply trying to unplug it. But hey, at least it was cheap, right?
According to official documentation, the device fails to meet even the most basic electrical safety standards. The bottom two pins on the plug are positioned closer to the edge than regulations allow, creating a serious hazard for users. Imagine reaching to unplug your device and accidentally touching those pins – congratulations, you’ve just become another statistic in the ongoing saga of dangerous foreign imports flooding our marketplace.
The Shocking Details
The recall notice pulls no punches about the dangers lurking in this innocent-looking device. “The Jia Le Xin 3 Socket USB Hub has a ‘serious risk’ of giving users an electric shock as it has a ‘noncompliant plug’,” the notice states, adding that the product violates multiple safety regulations. In other words, this gadget never should have made it onto American shelves – or TikTok storefronts – in the first place.
“The recall notice states: ‘The product presents a serious risk of electric shock because it is supplied with a noncompliant plug.'” sources report.
The recall documentation further explains the specific mechanism of danger: “If the user plugs in the device without the pins fully entering the socket, and they then try to remove the plug by placing their fingers close to the base of the pins, they may receive an electric shock.” It’s a sobering reminder that cutting corners on electrical safety isn’t just about violating some abstract regulations – it’s about preventing very real, potentially fatal accidents in American homes.
The Growing Pattern of Dangerous “Bargains”
This isn’t an isolated incident. The market is flooded with dangerous electronics, particularly those promising energy savings or convenience at suspiciously low prices. In fact, consumer watchdog groups have repeatedly found that so-called “energy-saving” devices sold on platforms like AliExpress, Amazon, eBay, Shein, Temu, and TikTok Shop often fail to meet even the most basic safety standards. The government occasionally recalls these products, but it’s like playing whack-a-mole – for every one removed, ten more pop up.
“If you own this product, stop using it immediately. Not only does this charger present a very real risk of electric shock, the product has also been linked to a fire.” Giuseppe Capanna, Product Safety Engineer from the Electrical Safety First charity said.
The real question is: why are these dangerous products allowed to flood our market in the first place? The answer is simple – our government has failed to hold online marketplaces accountable for the safety of products sold on their platforms. As long as they can claim they’re just “platforms” and not retailers, they can wash their hands of responsibility when you or your family member gets electrocuted by one of these bargain-bin death traps.
Protect Yourself Because the Government Won’t
While TikTok has removed this particular danger from its marketplace, similar products remain widely available across multiple platforms. The barcode for the dangerous Jia Le Xin hub is 6952640500010 with product number F001U, but let’s be honest – manufacturers can change these details faster than government agencies can publish recall notices. The only real protection is vigilance and common sense when shopping online.
Until our government decides that the safety of American consumers is more important than cheap imported goods, the burden falls on you to protect yourself. Avoid suspiciously cheap electronics, especially those promising miraculous energy savings. Remember the old adage: if it seems too good to be true, it probably is – and in this case, that bargain USB hub might just be your last purchase. Is saving a few bucks really worth risking your life?
