EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
USB charger “24W 4.8A USB Ladegerät Quick Charge 3.0” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00786/24
Summary
The pins have incorrect dimensions and the creepage distance between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient. The user may touch the accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. Moreover, the material of the casing is flammable, which may lead to a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive, nor with the European standard EN 62368-1.
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Product
USB charger
- Name / model
- 24W 4.8A USB Ladegerät Quick Charge 3.0 · AR-QC-03
- Barcode
- 4260764653409
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- White USB charger with three USB-A connections. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The pins have incorrect dimensions and the creepage distance between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient. The user may touch the accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. Moreover, the material of the casing is flammable, which may lead to a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive, nor with the European standard EN 62368-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 08/02/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 08/02/2024
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