Electrical safety
Check voltage, not just plug fit
Use it only when its supply requirements and connection are suitable for Hong Kong. Keep it unplugged and ask the supplier if the rating is unclear or incompatible.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-20
Why it matters
A plug adaptor changes the connection shape but does not necessarily change supply voltage.
Wrong action
Connecting an overseas appliance just because an adaptor makes it fit.
Correct action
Use it only when its supply requirements and connection are suitable for Hong Kong.
What to do
- Read the appliance's rated voltage and frequency before connecting it.
- Use it only when its supply requirements and connection are suitable for Hong Kong.
- Keep it unplugged and ask the supplier if the rating is unclear or incompatible.
If something happens
For serious injury, unconsciousness or difficulty breathing, keep yourself safe, call 999 and follow the operator.
Sources and review
- Hong Kong Consumer Council — Consumer Council: imported appliance specifications and furniture
Last reviewed: 2026-09-20
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