EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Charger Powerstar “Mini 3 in 1 Charger Set / USB AC Adapter” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1337/16
Summary
null The electrical insulation between the primary and secondary circuits is insufficient. The user could consequently get an electric shock from the live connector of the DC output.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950.
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Product
Charger — Powerstar
- Brand
- Powerstar
- Name / model
- Mini 3 in 1 Charger Set / USB AC Adapter · WT-PS13,GW-ZG050100LUC
- Batch number(s)
- 4051707152444
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- USB charger for mobile phones and similar equipment.
What is the risk?
- null The electrical insulation between the primary and secondary circuits is insufficient. The user could consequently get an electric shock from the live connector of the DC output.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 29/07/2016
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