iPower battery charger — electric shock risk
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Hazard
The electrical insulation and the creepage distance between the primary circuit and the accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient. A user could receive an electric shock from accessible live parts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60335.
Measures taken
- Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (16/01/2024)
Product description
Battery charger with detachable AC mains power supply cord and accessible secondary connectors.
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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