EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
USB charger — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01493/26
Summary
The insulation between the primary and secondary circuits is inadequate. Additionally, the dimensions of the mains plug are inadequate. The user could therefore have access to live parts and receive an electric shock. 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
- Name / model
- GL-PD002
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- White plastic USB-C charger/adapter for mobile devices.
What is the risk?
- The insulation between the primary and secondary circuits is inadequate. Additionally, the dimensions of the mains plug are inadequate. The user could therefore have access to live parts and receive an electric shock. 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 24/03/2026
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 24/03/2026
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 24/03/2026
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