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AC Adapter usb power supply — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireNov 28, 2014
Photo from the official notice: AC Adapter usb power supply — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: AC Adapter usb power supply — electric shock & fire risk

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

Hazard

The distances between the primary and secondary parts of the transformer and on the circuit board are too short in many places. Therefore there is a high probability that the current will take the wrong path leading to heating of components with the risk of fire. The wrong voltage may also come on the USB outlet resulting in a risk of electric shock.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60950 and EN 50075.

Measures taken

  • Warning consumers of the risks — Other (07/11/2014)
  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Other (07/11/2014)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (07/11/2014)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (07/11/2014)

Product description

USB power supply. Black plug part with white cover. Small red light on the front side.

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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