EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Charger “For iPhone 3G 2.2 Charger (NOT ORIGINAL PRODUCT)” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0776/12
Summary
The product poses a risk of electric shock because: · Creepage distances between “live” and “accessible” printed tracks are not sufficient.· Insulation between the primary and secondary windings of the transformer is not equivalent to reinforced insulation. · Creepage distances between primary and secondary windings are not sufficient.· It does not have sufficient mechanical strength and the pins can break.The…
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Product
Charger
- Name / model
- For iPhone 3G 2.2 Charger (NOT ORIGINAL PRODUCT) · LX008
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Mains charger for iPhone in plastic and card packaging.
What is the risk?
- The product poses a risk of electric shock because: · Creepage distances between “live” and “accessible” printed tracks are not sufficient.· Insulation between the primary and secondary windings of the transformer is not equivalent to reinforced insulation. · Creepage distances between primary and secondary windings are not sufficient.· It does not have sufficient mechanical strength and the pins can break.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60950.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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