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USB charger PREPHONE “PD+USB FAST CHARGER” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02401/26
Summary
The PREPHONE PD+USB FAST CHARGER model 61-AC and HY-6 poses a serious risk of electric shock due to inadequate insulation and an undersized plug that does not fit securely into sockets, potentially exposing live pins. The product has been ordered to be withdrawn from the market and recalled for end users by Hungarian authorities.
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Product
USB charger — PREPHONE
- Brand
- PREPHONE
- Name / model
- PD+USB FAST CHARGER · 61-AC, HY-6
- Barcode
- 8017024000819
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- White USB charger with one USB-A and one USB-C port, integrated with a mains plug. Input: 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 0.35A. Output: 5V, 9V, 12V, 25W.
What is the risk?
- The product has inadequate insulation. Furthermore, due to the undersized plug bridge face, the plug does not fit securely into sockets, creating a hazard where a user's finger can touch live pins during insertion, which could lead to electric shock. 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: 12/06/2025
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 12/06/2025
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