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USB charger VIGUS B “Chargeur secteur 1 port USB-C - Universel- pour tout appareil IOS & Android- 3A - 20 W” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00952/26
Summary
The separation between the primary circuit and the secondary circuit is insufficient, which may result in the user of the charger being subjected to 230 V instead of 5 V. The clearance distance between the primary circuit and the secondary circuit is insufficient, which can lead to an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN…
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Product
USB charger — VIGUS B
- Brand
- VIGUS B
- Name / model
- Chargeur secteur 1 port USB-C - Universel- pour tout appareil IOS & Android- 3A - 20 W · WAL20W
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- White USB charger, model: WAL20W, input voltage: 100-240 V AC, output: 5.0 V DC, 9.0 V DC, 12.0 V DC, current input: 0.6 A, output: 3.0 A, 2.22 A, 1.67 A, power output: 20 W max., protection class II. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr
What is the risk?
- The separation between the primary circuit and the secondary circuit is insufficient, which may result in the user of the charger being subjected to 230 V instead of 5 V. The clearance distance between the primary circuit and the secondary circuit is insufficient, which can lead to 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 taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 12/02/2026
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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