EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Travel adaptor “Super Fast Charging 2.0 (45W) / USB Type-C to Type-C Cable (5A)” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00086/25
Summary
The product is inadequately insulated, exposing the user to a risk of electric shock. Moreover, if the insulation were to break down, internal components could overheat and ignite, causing a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Travel adaptor
- Name / model
- Super Fast Charging 2.0 (45W) / USB Type-C to Type-C Cable (5A) · EP-TA845
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Black USB-C travel adaptor.
What is the risk?
- The product is inadequately insulated, exposing the user to a risk of electric shock. Moreover, if the insulation were to break down, internal components could overheat and ignite, causing a fire. 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 12/11/2024
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