EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
USB charger “Adaptive Fast Charging Wall Charger Power Adapter for Samsung Phone EU Plug A#S” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00255/21
Summary
The electrical insulation and the creepage/clearance distances are inadequate. The user may receive an electric shock from live parts. The device may overheat and cause fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950-1.
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Product
USB charger
- Name / model
- Adaptive Fast Charging Wall Charger Power Adapter for Samsung Phone EU Plug A#S · EP-TA20EWE
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Power supply unit, switch mode (USB). The product was sold online, in particular via eBay.
What is the risk?
- The electrical insulation and the creepage/clearance distances are inadequate. The user may receive an electric shock from live parts. The device may overheat and cause fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950-1.
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: Unknown
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