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USB charger SWISSTEN “TRAVEL CHARGER FOR USB” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0076/19
Summary
The electric strength of the product is insufficient. Consequently, there is a risk of electric shock.The product does not comply with the requirements of Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950.
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Product
USB charger — SWISSTEN
- Brand
- SWISSTEN
- Name / model
- TRAVEL CHARGER FOR USB · Model: CLT107Product code: 220 133 00
- Batch number(s)
- 8595217440616
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Travel charger with two USB ports, packed in a white cardboard box with a transparent window.
What is the risk?
- The electric strength of the product is insufficient. Consequently, there is a risk of electric shock.The product does not comply with the requirements of Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 18/10/2019
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 18/10/2019
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