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Li-ion Battery Universal Charger battery charger — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockJun 20, 2014
Photo from the official notice: Li-ion Battery Universal Charger battery charger — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Li-ion Battery Universal Charger battery charger — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Li-ion Battery Universal Charger battery charger — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The electrical insulation is not adequate. The pins of the plug adapter do not have an insulating sleeve. Single-pole insertion of the plug is possible leaving the free remaining live pin accessible.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950 and the relevant national standard.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other
  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (30/04/2014)

Product description

Battery charger for charging Li-ion batteries with USB socket and with foldable mains connecting pins. A flat plug is included with the product. Technical parameters: Input: AC 100-240 V, 47-63 Hz; Output: 3,7 V/450 mA; USB: 5 V/500 mA. The product was sold without packaging

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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