EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
USB charger Avatcen “GaN 7 Port Fast Charger Station” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01040/25
Summary
The separation between the primary circuits and the accessible secondary circuits is insufficient. A user could receive an electric shock from accessible live parts. 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 — Avatcen
- Brand
- Avatcen
- Name / model
- GaN 7 Port Fast Charger Station · AC-HNT-PC608
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Charger with three USB A sockets, four USB C sockets, a separate power cable with mains plug. Sold with three USB C connection cables with storage pouch. Dimensions 120 x 200 x 60 mm. Power 180 W. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0CQ7PY5LF).
What is the risk?
- The separation between the primary circuits and the accessible secondary circuits is insufficient. A user could receive an electric shock from accessible live parts. 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): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 23/12/2024
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