EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Communication and media equipment
Car monitor screen “10.1 INCH VGA/HDMI HD MONITOR” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00962/26
Summary
The plug face does not meet the dimensional requirements. Moreover, the plug pins are too close to the plug periphery. The user could touch the accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Car monitor screen
- Name / model
- 10.1 INCH VGA/HDMI HD MONITOR · 1215
- Category
- Communication and media equipment
- Monitor screen for an in-car entertainment system or display.
What is the risk?
- The plug face does not meet the dimensional requirements. Moreover, the plug pins are too close to the plug periphery. The user could touch the accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 09/12/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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