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USB power supply “USB 1A and USB Universalna 1A biala” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1955/19
Summary
The suppression capacitor between the mains primary and USB secondary circuits is not strong enough. Consequently, the accessible USB port becomes live increasing the risk of electric shock.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 62368-1.
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Product
USB power supply
- Name / model
- USB 1A and USB Universalna 1A biala · GTIN 5901737937742 and GTIN 5901737246042
- Batch number(s)
- 59017372460425901737937742
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- White plastic USB power supply unit. The product is sold in a plastic film with two stickers printed in Polish. Details of the power supply unit: Input: 100-240V of 50/60Hz and 0.15 A Output: 5V and 1A .
What is the risk?
- The suppression capacitor between the mains primary and USB secondary circuits is not strong enough. Consequently, the accessible USB port becomes live increasing the risk of electric shock.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 62368-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 27/11/2019
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