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Laptop charger adapter Home “Universal AC Adapter” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0074/17
Summary
null Prolonged use can cause the insulation to break, and the user can access live parts while the appliance is connected to the power supply. 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
Laptop charger adapter — Home
- Brand
- Home
- Name / model
- Universal AC Adapter · STK-16D11
- Batch number(s)
- 8433772161075
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Universal charger with automatic input voltage that supplies power to all laptops from any power socket. It comes in a transparent plastic blister pack.
What is the risk?
- null Prolonged use can cause the insulation to break, and the user can access live parts while the appliance is connected to the power supply. 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 10/02/2017
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