EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Adaptor GVKRLXZ “AC Adapter” — risk: burns, electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01374/26
Summary
The product's fuse is incorrectly rated and may not operate as intended to prevent overheating, which could lead to explosion, fire, and burns to the user. Moreover, the dimensions of the mains plug are incorrect and the insulation between the input and output circuits is insufficient. The user can therefore receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Adaptor — GVKRLXZ
- Brand
- GVKRLXZ
- Name / model
- AC Adapter · A1706
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- AC adaptor laptop-style charger, with a wall plug. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.
What is the risk?
- The product's fuse is incorrectly rated and may not operate as intended to prevent overheating, which could lead to explosion, fire, and burns to the user. Moreover, the dimensions of the mains plug are incorrect and the insulation between the input and output circuits is insufficient. The user can therefore receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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