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Travel charger “Travel charger for iPad and iPhone (NOT ORIGINAL PRODUCT)” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0710/13
Summary
null The adapter poses a risk of electric shock and fire because:- the insulation is insufficient;- it does not have sufficient mechanical strength;- it is not designed or manufactured to withstand foreseeable overloads;- the contruction of the pins is not adequate which could lead to overheating.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 61558.
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Product
Travel charger
- Name / model
- Travel charger for iPad and iPhone (NOT ORIGINAL PRODUCT) · TC E250
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- White plastic 3 pin travel charger. Encased in plastic clamshell case.
What is the risk?
- null The adapter poses a risk of electric shock and fire because:- the insulation is insufficient;- it does not have sufficient mechanical strength;- it is not designed or manufactured to withstand foreseeable overloads;- the contruction of the pins is not adequate which could lead to overheating.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 61558.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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