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USB charger — electric shock risk (INFO/00041/23)

EU Safety GateOther types of alertsElectric shockApr 14, 2023
Photo from the official notice: USB charger — electric shock risk (INFO/00041/23)
Photo from the official notice: USB charger — electric shock risk (INFO/00041/23)
Photo from the official notice: USB charger — electric shock risk (INFO/00041/23)
Photo from the official notice: USB charger — electric shock risk (INFO/00041/23)

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

Hazard

The electrical insulation is inadequate and the clearance /creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient. The user could receive an electric shock from accessible (live) parts. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 62368-1.

Measures taken

  • Stop of sales — Retailer (09/03/2023)

Product description

White USB charger for iPhone. The product was also sold online.

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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