EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Communication and media equipment
USB Charger “25W PD Adapter” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00469/23
Summary
The electrical strength of the charger is insufficient, the creepage and clearance distance is too small. This can lead to overheating of the device, resulting in 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
- 25W PD Adapter · EP-TA800
- Category
- Communication and media equipment
- USB-C plug in charger, 2 pins, (Super Fast Charger) written on product.
What is the risk?
- The electrical strength of the charger is insufficient, the creepage and clearance distance is too small. This can lead to overheating of the device, resulting in 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): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 28/02/2023
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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