EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Communication and media equipment
Tablet computer Kou-Zone “7" Touch Screen WIFI Tablet PC” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0023/15
Summary
null The internal connections of the mains adaptor rely upon solder to maintain their position; a loose wire could reduce creepage distances and clearances. The adaptor pins are inadequately sized which could cause damage to the socket and the adaptor resulting in live parts being exposed.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 61558 and…
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Product
Tablet computer — Kou-Zone
- Brand
- Kou-Zone
- Name / model
- 7" Touch Screen WIFI Tablet PC · Adaptor model: LA-520W
- Batch number(s)
- M010000000000071957
- Category
- Communication and media equipment
- White 7" tablet tablet computer with 3 pin (UK) mains adaptor. Supplied in cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The internal connections of the mains adaptor rely upon solder to maintain their position; a loose wire could reduce creepage distances and clearances. The adaptor pins are inadequately sized which could cause damage to the socket and the adaptor resulting in live parts being exposed.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 61558 and the relevant national standard.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 26/02/2015
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