EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Battery charger ActionSportGames — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00626/25
Summary
The mechanical strength of the charger encloser is not sufficient, giving easy access to live parts. The user can touch them and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60335
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Product
Battery charger — ActionSportGames
- Brand
- ActionSportGames
- Name / model
- HYT-0840500E
- Barcode
- 5707843050364
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Battery charger sold with an airsoft carbine.
What is the risk?
- The mechanical strength of the charger encloser is not sufficient, giving easy access to live parts. The user can touch them and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60335
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 18/12/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 18/12/2024
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