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External hard drive with power supply König “USB2.0 to IDE/S-ATA adapter” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1745/14
Summary
null The insulation of the power supply unit is not sufficient, furthermore the clearance /creepage distances between the primary and secondary circuits are not sufficient. A person can touch part of the product that is at live due to the defects, receive an electric shock and be electrocuted.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
External hard drive with power supply — König
- Brand
- König
- Name / model
- USB2.0 to IDE/S-ATA adapter · Model n°: 34W-5-12
- Batch number(s)
- 5412810111749
- Category
- Communication and media equipment
- External hard drive supplied with a power supply unit. Sold in a white cardboard box.Electrical specifications:100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.5 A, Class I. Output: 12 V d.c., 2 A; 5 V d.c., 2 A.
What is the risk?
- null The insulation of the power supply unit is not sufficient, furthermore the clearance /creepage distances between the primary and secondary circuits are not sufficient. A person can touch part of the product that is at live due to the defects, receive an electric shock and be electrocuted.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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 01/10/2014
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 01/10/2014
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