EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
USB Charger YXT-030 for 3G/3Gs/4G yongxingtong — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0767/12
Summary
null The mains charger supplied with the product poses a risk of electric shock because:· The wires to the live mains plugs pins are not secured independently of their soldered connections. · Creepage distances are insufficient between “live” and “accessible” printed tracks. · The insulation between the primary and secondary windings of the transformer is not equivalent to reinforced insulation.· Creepage distance…
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Product
USB Charger YXT-030 for 3G/3Gs/4G — yongxingtong
- Brand
- yongxingtong
- Name / model
- Model: YXT-030
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- USB charger kit with charger to use in car. Packaged in plastic and cardboard.
What is the risk?
- null The mains charger supplied with the product poses a risk of electric shock because:· The wires to the live mains plugs pins are not secured independently of their soldered connections. · Creepage distances are insufficient between “live” and “accessible” printed tracks. · The insulation between the primary and secondary windings of the transformer is not equivalent to reinforced insulation.· Creepage distance of the windings is not sufficient. · The pins of the plug are too short.· The pins of the plug can break.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60950.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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