EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
USB Charger Eisenz — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00943/22
Summary
The electrical insulation is insufficient and the clearance /creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient; consequently, a user may receive an electric shock. Furthermore, the plastic case of the product is not sufficiently resistant to heat and could catch fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European…
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Product
USB Charger — Eisenz
- Brand
- Eisenz
- Barcode
- 6970463501014
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- USB charger. Product sold online, in particular via Bol.com.
What is the risk?
- The electrical insulation is insufficient and the clearance /creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient; consequently, a user may receive an electric shock. Furthermore, the plastic case of the product is not sufficiently resistant to heat and could catch fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60950-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 20/04/2022
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