EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Battery charger “Lithium Ion Battery Charger” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02649/24
Summary
The detachable travel adaptors provided are designed for short-term use only and should be unplugged when not in use. A long term use can create a risk of electric shock to the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Battery charger
- Name / model
- Lithium Ion Battery Charger · LBC0023602
- Batch number(s)
- AP2012CL004134
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Black lithium-Ion battery charger with a power indicator light. Sold as a standalone replacement charger and as an accompanying electrical accessory supplied with 'Fiido' e-bikes. The charger has a two pin (Europlug) affixed. Adaptor included. Product sold online.
- Recall information: https://fiido.ie/recall-product/
What is the risk?
- The detachable travel adaptors provided are designed for short-term use only and should be unplugged when not in use. A long term use can create a risk of electric shock to the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 14/06/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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