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AC/DC Adapter — electric shock risk (A12/1156/14)

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockAug 1, 2014
Photo from the official notice: AC/DC Adapter — electric shock risk (A12/1156/14)
Photo from the official notice: AC/DC Adapter — electric shock risk (A12/1156/14)

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

Hazard

The adapter poses a risk of electric shock because the electrical insulation is not sufficient. The internal supply wires and mains conductor pins are not fixed adequately to maintain their position. The plug pins are inadequately sized, thus, the user could touch live parts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive, the relevant standard EN 60950 and the relevant national standard BS 1363.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (23/05/2014)

Product description

AC/DC Adapter with USB port, supplied for charging e-cigarettes but can be used for other similar products.

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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