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USB charger — electric shock risk (A12/00060/19)

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockJan 3, 2020
Photo from the official notice: USB charger — electric shock risk (A12/00060/19)

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Hazard

The product's electrical strength and clearance/creepage distances in the printed circuit board and between the primary and secondary circuits are insufficient.Consequently, the accessible USB ports might become live, increasing the risk of the user receiving an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard 60950.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Importer (16/09/2019)

Product description

White plastic mains power supply unit with two USB ports.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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