EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Mains charger "3 in 1 charger" Air Walk — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0324/12
Summary
The pins are inadequately spaced from the periphery which could lead to inadvertent contact with live parts whilst inserting or removing the adaptor from the socket. In addition, the pins are not of the correct size which could cause overheating or arcing within the socket. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant national standard.
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Product
Mains charger "3 in 1 charger" — Air Walk
- Brand
- Air Walk
- Name / model
- CH302
- Batch number(s)
- 2 750829-03 0006
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Charger for iPhone, Ipad, Ipod (NOT ORIGINAL PRODUCT)
What is the risk?
- The pins are inadequately spaced from the periphery which could lead to inadvertent contact with live parts whilst inserting or removing the adaptor from the socket. In addition, the pins are not of the correct size which could cause overheating or arcing within the socket. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant national standard.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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