EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Mobile phone charger Emerson Network Power (Counterfeit) — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1068/17
Summary
null The main cover of the charger detaches from the body of the charger whilst it is charging, leaving the internal live parts exposed.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Mobile phone charger — Emerson Network Power (Counterfeit)
- Brand
- Emerson Network Power (Counterfeit)
- Name / model
- A1299 (COUNTERFEIT)
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- A black, UK 3-pin, USB wall charger for mobile phones; packaged in a clear plastic bag.
What is the risk?
- null The main cover of the charger detaches from the body of the charger whilst it is charging, leaving the internal live parts exposed.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 03/07/2017
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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