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Power inverter Powermax — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 1032/11
Summary
null The creepage distances between the acccessible USB connector and hazardous secondary voltage on the printed circuit board are not sufficient. Due to this defect, the user can get an electric shock from the USB connector if there is a fault in the product. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950.
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Product
Power inverter — Powermax
- Brand
- Powermax
- Name / model
- Type 8081Y;
- Batch number(s)
- 0 683969 970012
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Power inverter. 12V DC to 230V AC
What is the risk?
- null The creepage distances between the acccessible USB connector and hazardous secondary voltage on the printed circuit board are not sufficient. Due to this defect, the user can get an electric shock from the USB connector if there is a fault in the product. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950.
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