EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
USB charger WK DESIGN “KING KONG” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01217/24
Summary
The creepage and clearance distances between primary and secondary circuit are inadequate. The product can overheat and/or the user can 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 62368-1.
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Product
USB charger — WK DESIGN
- Brand
- WK DESIGN
- Name / model
- KING KONG · WP-U79a
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- White USB charger with integrated mains plug, two USB A ports and a cable.
What is the risk?
- The creepage and clearance distances between primary and secondary circuit are inadequate. The product can overheat and/or the user can 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 62368-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 19/09/2023
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