EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Adapter with mains cable RANPO “EU US Plug LED Power Supply Adapter Transformer for LED Strip Lights AC-100 V-240 V to DC 5V 12V 1/2” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01075/21
Summary
Due to poor construction, soldered conductors on the primary circuit may detach and touch part of the secondary circuit; also, the clearance/creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient. Furthermore, the dielectric strength of the product insulation is insufficient. Hence, accessible parts can become live and the user could receive an electric shock from them. The…
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Product
Adapter with mains cable — RANPO
- Brand
- RANPO
- Name / model
- EU US Plug LED Power Supply Adapter Transformer for LED Strip Lights AC-100 V-240 V to DC 5V 12V 1/2 · JCY-1210
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Adapter with male connector and mains cable. The product was sold online, in particular via Wish.
What is the risk?
- Due to poor construction, soldered conductors on the primary circuit may detach and touch part of the secondary circuit; also, the clearance/creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient. Furthermore, the dielectric strength of the product insulation is insufficient. Hence, accessible parts can become live and the user could receive an electric shock from them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 61558-1 and EN 61558-2-16.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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