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EKA USB Hybrid Charger usb charger — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockJan 16, 2015
Photo from the official notice: EKA USB Hybrid Charger usb charger — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: EKA USB Hybrid Charger usb charger — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The creepage distances and the clearances between the primary and secondary circuits are too small. There is no supplementary fastening of the various soldered connections of the primary circuits. These defects can lead to accessible parts of the product becoming live.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other
  • Recall of the product from end users — Other

Product description

Mains/cigarette-lighter charger for USB devices supplied with USB cable with various plugs.

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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