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Battery charger SkyRC “NiMH / NiCad(4-8S) Quick Charger” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1569/16
Summary
null The insulation is inadequate and the creepage distances between the primary and secondary windings are not sufficient. User might receive an electric shock when touching live parts.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60335.
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Product
Battery charger — SkyRC
- Brand
- SkyRC
- Name / model
- NiMH / NiCad(4-8S) Quick Charger · EN3 SK-100070
- Batch number(s)
- 6930460001108
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Battery charger, sold in a black cardboard package .Input: 100-240V~, 50-60Hz; Output: 13VDC, max 1A/2A/3A.
What is the risk?
- null The insulation is inadequate and the creepage distances between the primary and secondary windings are not sufficient. User might receive an electric shock when touching live parts.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60335.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 31/08/2016
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 31/08/2016
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