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Battery charger Vapex tech — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01872/26
Summary
The insulation between the charger's hazardous live primary parts and the accessible output connectors is not adequate. The user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor the European standard EN 60335.
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Product
Battery charger — Vapex tech
- Brand
- Vapex tech
- Name / model
- VTE600 COMBO
- Barcode
- 4897018598973
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Class II AC mains pluggable battery charger with accessible DC output connector.
What is the risk?
- The insulation between the charger's hazardous live primary parts and the accessible output connectors is not adequate. The user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor the European standard EN 60335.
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: 17/06/2026
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 17/06/2026
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