EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
USB charger Alien “Travel Charger” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03578/24
Summary
The insulation and the mains plug's dimensions of the product is inadequate. The user could receive an electric shock from accessible live parts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60335-1.
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Product
USB charger — Alien
- Brand
- Alien
- Name / model
- Travel Charger · AR001, ML0001A
- Barcode
- 9982503144805
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- USB charger with integrated mains plug and one piece USB-A socket.
What is the risk?
- The insulation and the mains plug's dimensions of the product is inadequate. The user could receive an electric shock from accessible live parts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60335-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 19/06/2024
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