EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Waterproof Outdoor Socket FORMIZON — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00169/23
Summary
The earthing contact pins may deform during use, leading to an insufficient contact with the earthed conductor. Furthermore, the insulation between the primary and secondary circuits of the USB power supply is insufficient. A user may touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Waterproof Outdoor Socket — FORMIZON
- Brand
- FORMIZON
- Batch number(s)
- X001A1OF6L
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Waterproof in-wall USB socket with 2 USB ports. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon, with ASIN B08P71HHQW.
What is the risk?
- The earthing contact pins may deform during use, leading to an insufficient contact with the earthed conductor. Furthermore, the insulation between the primary and secondary circuits of the USB power supply is insufficient. A user may touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 20/01/2023
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 20/01/2023
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 03/08/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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