EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Power bank XTORM “AC Power Bank Pro LAPTOP” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00852/21
Summary
The size of the outlet sockets on the power bank is inappropriate. Consequently, when plugging a laptop charger to the product, the plugs pins might be partially inserted, leaving live parts accessible and increasing the risk of the user reviving an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Power bank — XTORM
- Brand
- XTORM
- Name / model
- AC Power Bank Pro LAPTOP · AL490 Pro 41.600 mAh, BX-240200 (charger)
- Barcode
- 8 718182 273281
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Set consisting of a power bank and its charger, suitable for powering laptops.
What is the risk?
- The size of the outlet sockets on the power bank is inappropriate. Consequently, when plugging a laptop charger to the product, the plugs pins might be partially inserted, leaving live parts accessible and increasing the risk of the user reviving an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 07/05/2021
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