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Natec NATEC 2,1A, 2xUSB universal charger — burns & electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsElectric shockDec 23, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Natec NATEC 2,1A, 2xUSB universal charger — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Natec NATEC 2,1A, 2xUSB universal charger — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Natec NATEC 2,1A, 2xUSB universal charger — burns & electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The electrical insulation and the clearance/creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient. Furthermore, the dimensions of the mains plug are too small. A user could consequently touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. In addition, the product may overheat, and a user may receive burns when touching an overheated part. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the nor with the European standard EN 55032.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Retailer (23/11/2022)

Product description

Universal USB charger with an input of AC 110-240V, 50/60Hz, 0.3A, and an output of DC 5V – 2.1A.

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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