EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
USB Power Adapter — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0690/19
Summary
The electrical insulation and the creepage/clearance distances are inadequate. The user may receive an electric shock from live parts.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 Power Adapter
- Name / model
- USB Power Adapter · A5224
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- White USB adapter/charger for tablets.
What is the risk?
- The electrical insulation and the creepage/clearance distances are inadequate. The user may receive an electric shock from live parts.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): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 08/04/2019
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