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Battery charger Klarus “Smart charger” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00769/20
Summary
The insulation and the creepage distance between the primary and accessible secondary circuit in the battery charger are not sufficient. User can touch live parts of the product and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and of the European Standard EN 60335.
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Product
Battery charger — Klarus
- Brand
- Klarus
- Name / model
- Smart charger · C4 Smart Charger
- Barcode
- 6954424401407
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Four-cells battery charger with the following electrical specifications: Input: 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz, Class II, IPX0. Output: 4.2VDC, 4x375mA.The product is sold online.
- Recall information: https://finsec.fi/
What is the risk?
- The insulation and the creepage distance between the primary and accessible secondary circuit in the battery charger are not sufficient. User can touch live parts of the product and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and of the European Standard EN 60335.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 20/03/2020
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