EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Electrical appliances and equipment
USB charger me&my phone “Charger 2.1A” — risk: burns, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00059/21
Summary
The distance between the pin plugs of the product and the diameter of the metal elements of the plug are both inadequate, and the product has an input current more than 10% higher than the declared rated current. Consequently, the product consumes more energy than foreseen, leading to the product's overheating. This may increase the risk of fire, and a user could sustain burns when handling the overheated product…
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Product
USB charger — me&my phone
- Brand
- me&my phone
- Name / model
- Charger 2.1A · ID: 2288923
- Barcode
- EAN 5900495668301
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- USB charger supplied with a cable.
What is the risk?
- The distance between the pin plugs of the product and the diameter of the metal elements of the plug are both inadequate, and the product has an input current more than 10% higher than the declared rated current. Consequently, the product consumes more energy than foreseen, leading to the product's overheating. This may increase the risk of fire, and a user could sustain burns when handling the overheated product. 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): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 30/06/2021
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 30/06/2021
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