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Power converter Watt and Co Nomade “Convertisseur 12V – 230V - 150W / USB” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1115/15
Summary
null The creepage and clearance distances between the windings are too small. The soldered connections do not have any supplementary fixing which could lead to a wire becoming loose. As a consequence, there is a risk of a short circuit which could lead to the user receiving an electric shock.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
Power converter — Watt and Co Nomade
- Brand
- Watt and Co Nomade
- Name / model
- Convertisseur 12V – 230V - 150W / USB · CV12-220-150
- Batch number(s)
- 3760110680550
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Power converter, 12V to 230 V, intended for vehicles equipped with a lighter socket.
What is the risk?
- null The creepage and clearance distances between the windings are too small. The soldered connections do not have any supplementary fixing which could lead to a wire becoming loose. As a consequence, there is a risk of a short circuit which could lead to the user receiving an electric shock.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): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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