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Travel charger "3 in 1 charger for 3G iPhone/3GS" — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireAug 26, 2011
Photo from the official notice: Travel charger "3 in 1 charger for 3G iPhone/3GS" — electric shock & fire risk

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

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the distance from the live and neutral pins to the periphery of the plug is insufficient;- the pin lengths are too short;- the insulation between the input and output circuits is not sufficient.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 61558 and the relevant national standard BS 1363.

Product description

White plastic 3 pin charger plug, USB lead and car accessory plug supplied in plastic bubble case with black cardboard insert. Product and packaging bear CE mark.

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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