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Westrom Westrom Battery charger — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockMay 28, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Westrom Westrom Battery charger — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Westrom Westrom Battery charger — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Westrom Westrom Battery charger — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The electrical insulation and the creepage/clearance distances are inadequate. The user may receive an electric shock from live parts. Live parts may become accessible, a person could touch them and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335-2-29.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Importer

Product description

Charger for two batteries. Input 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz; output 1.2 VDC, 200 mA; 9 VDC, 20 mA, AAx1120mA, AAx2 120mA, AAAx1120mA, AAAx2 120mA.

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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