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Watt and Co Nomade Convertisseur 12V – 230V - 150W / USB power converter — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockSep 11, 2015
Photo from the official notice: Watt and Co Nomade Convertisseur 12V – 230V - 150W / USB power converter — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Watt and Co Nomade Convertisseur 12V – 230V - 150W / USB power converter — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The creepage and clearance distances between the windings are too small. The soldered connections do not have any supplementary fixing which could lead to a wire becoming loose. As a consequence, there is a risk of a short circuit which could lead to the user receiving an electric shock.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950.

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border — Other

Product description

Power converter, 12V to 230 V, intended for vehicles equipped with a lighter socket.

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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