EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
USB charger “USB Wall charger” — risk: burns, electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01133/20
Summary
The electrical insulation is inadequate and the clearance/creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient, and the user could receive an electric shock. The product's enclosure is flamable, which can cause a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950-1.
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Product
USB charger
- Name / model
- USB Wall charger · 144585, 4585_MKTO
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Yellow-coloured USB charger 1000 mA
What is the risk?
- The electrical insulation is inadequate and the clearance/creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient, and the user could receive an electric shock. The product's enclosure is flamable, which can cause a fire. 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 28/02/2020
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