EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
USB power supply PMS International “iTech USB Mains Power Adapter” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0638/15
Summary
null The internal wiring connections are not sufficient and rely upon solder to maintain their position; a loose wire could reduce creepage distances and clearances. The adaptor pins are inadequately sized which could cause damage to the socket and the adaptor resulting in live parts being exposed.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN…
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Product
USB power supply — PMS International
- Brand
- PMS International
- Name / model
- iTech USB Mains Power Adapter · 925019
- Batch number(s)
- Bar code 5025572131513
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- White USB mains power adaptor with a red light and USB port, supplied without a USB lead.
What is the risk?
- null The internal wiring connections are not sufficient and rely upon solder to maintain their position; a loose wire could reduce creepage distances and clearances. The adaptor pins are inadequately sized which could cause damage to the socket and the adaptor resulting in live parts being exposed.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950 and the relevant national standard.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 24/04/2015
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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