EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
USB charger XEDAIN “2 USB ports fast charging adapter” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00078/20
Summary
The electrical insulation between the live parts and the accessible parts of the charger is insufficient. Consequently the USB port on the charger may become live, leading to the risk of an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950.
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Product
USB charger — XEDAIN
- Brand
- XEDAIN
- Name / model
- 2 USB ports fast charging adapter · XD2USB
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- White plastic USB charger with 2 USB ports and LED lights
What is the risk?
- The electrical insulation between the live parts and the accessible parts of the charger is insufficient. Consequently the USB port on the charger may become live, leading to the risk of an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 07/01/2020
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