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Adapter for laptops MAXGOOD “Universal Laptop Car and Airplane Adaptor” — risk: burns, electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0078/17
Summary
null The insulation is inadequate and users could access the live parts of the product which could lead to an electric shock. Furthermore, the product overheats and the user could suffer burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 61558.
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Product
Adapter for laptops — MAXGOOD
- Brand
- MAXGOOD
- Name / model
- Universal Laptop Car and Airplane Adaptor · ref. MG-8054 (LD-96W)
- Batch number(s)
- 5894518780548
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Power supply adapter for laptops, packaged in a blister pack with a cardboard label attached to the bottom part. Technical specifications: 96W, AC/DC.
What is the risk?
- null The insulation is inadequate and users could access the live parts of the product which could lead to an electric shock. Furthermore, the product overheats and the user could suffer burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 61558.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 24/01/2017
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