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USB charger WK DESIGN “QC3.0 FAST CHARGER” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03701/24
Summary
The clearance and creepage distances between the primary and secondary circuits are insufficient. Moreover, the dielectric strength between the primary and secondary circuits is insufficient. In addition, the capacitor used as protective impedance between the primary circuit and the secondary circuit is not Class-Y1. The user can have access to live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply…
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Product
USB charger — WK DESIGN
- Brand
- WK DESIGN
- Name / model
- QC3.0 FAST CHARGER · WP-U57
- Barcode
- 6941027613641
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- USB charger. Input voltage: 110-240 V AC. Output voltage: 5 V DC / 9 V DC / 12 V DC. Power or current Input: 0.3 A Power or current output: 2.4 A / 2 A / 1.5 A (18 W MAX) Protection against electric shock Class II.
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/2024-02-0211
What is the risk?
- The clearance and creepage distances between the primary and secondary circuits are insufficient. Moreover, the dielectric strength between the primary and secondary circuits is insufficient. In addition, the capacitor used as protective impedance between the primary circuit and the secondary circuit is not Class-Y1. 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 EN 62368-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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