EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Electric quad charger KXD Moto “Charger supplied for use with KXD Moto MINI ATV M2 Electric 1000W 36V” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03482/25
Summary
The charger's transformer has insufficient insulation. Moreover, the clearance and creepage distances between the primary and secondary circuits are inadequate. Therefore the product may catch fire. This product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
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Product
- Charger sold with blue electric quad bike with 36V motor and 3 x 12V 12Ah.
What is the risk?
- The charger's transformer has insufficient insulation. Moreover, the clearance and creepage distances between the primary and secondary circuits are inadequate. Therefore the product may catch fire. This product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery 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: 05/12/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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