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Voltcraft inverter — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockJan 23, 2015
Photo from the official notice: Voltcraft inverter — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Voltcraft inverter — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

There is a lack of safety warnings. Clearances and creepage distances between accessible parts and parts at hazardous voltage are too small. Appliances requiring an earth connection can be connected but there is no earth connection.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (24/08/2014)

Product description

Inverter for use in a car. 12V to 230V AC.

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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