EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Battery charger “3G Universal Charger” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1523/14
Summary
null The product does not provide adequate protection against electric shock because the clearance distance between the primary and secondary circuits is not sufficient. The transformer is poorly constructed and is not adequately insulated. The mains pins are loose and could be extended from their sheathing. The earth pin dimensions are too wide and there is no fuse protection. The product does not comply with the…
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Product
Battery charger
- Name / model
- 3G Universal Charger · BC-18
- Batch number(s)
- None
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Battery charger with USB power supply. Rated Input: 100-240V, rated output: DC 4.2V, USB output: DC 5.0V. The product is supplied in a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The product does not provide adequate protection against electric shock because the clearance distance between the primary and secondary circuits is not sufficient. The transformer is poorly constructed and is not adequately insulated. The mains pins are loose and could be extended from their sheathing. The earth pin dimensions are too wide and there is no fuse protection. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60335 and EN 60950.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 20/06/2014
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