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EMC usb charger — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockJan 3, 2020
Photo from the official notice: EMC usb charger — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: EMC usb charger — electric shock risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The product's electrical strength and clearance/creepage distances in the printed circuit board and between the primary and secondary circuits are insufficient. Additionally, the insulating capacitor is not sufficient. Consequently, the accessible USB port 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 one USB port.

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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