EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
USB power supply. with USB port “Alimentatore USB” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1060/13
Summary
null The mechanical resistance is not sufficient and live parts can become accessible. The clearances between parts under mains voltage and accessible secondary parts are not sufficient. The internal connectors are not protected or immobilised in a manner that prevents short-circuits between parts under mains voltage and accessible secondary parts.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the…
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Product
USB power supply. with USB port
- Name / model
- Alimentatore USB · Supplier's code: 4825
- Batch number(s)
- 8008225048250
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- USB 230V/5V power supply for charging USB-compatible devices.
What is the risk?
- null The mechanical resistance is not sufficient and live parts can become accessible. The clearances between parts under mains voltage and accessible secondary parts are not sufficient. The internal connectors are not protected or immobilised in a manner that prevents short-circuits between parts under mains voltage and accessible secondary parts.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950.
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: 19/06/2013
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