EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
USB adaptor “48W 3.0 USB Charger” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01705/20
Summary
The clearance/creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient. The user could receive an electric shock from accessible live parts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 62368-1.
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Product
USB adaptor
- Name / model
- 48W 3.0 USB Charger · BK-376
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Black and white USB adaptor plugs. Sold with UK and US/EU style plugs. The product was sold online, in particular via Alibaba Group.
What is the risk?
- The clearance/creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient. The user could receive an electric shock from accessible live parts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 62368-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 17/11/2020
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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