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USB C charging station Zomvan “USB C Ladegerät” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02966/24
Summary
The electrical insulation is inadequate and the user may receive an electric shock from accessible live parts.In addition, the product is not resistant to high temperatures, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN 62368-1 and EN 60695-2-11.
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Product
USB C charging station — Zomvan
- Brand
- Zomvan
- Name / model
- USB C Ladegerät · HNT-PC 1002
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Charging station with 7 different USB ports. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0CPL6ZWKZ)
What is the risk?
- The electrical insulation is inadequate and the user may receive an electric shock from accessible live parts.In addition, the product is not resistant to high temperatures, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN 62368-1 and EN 60695-2-11.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 26/09/2024
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 26/09/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 26/09/2024
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