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Travel charger for iPad and iPhone (NOT ORIGINAL PRODUCT) — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireJun 21, 2013
Photo from the official notice: Travel charger for iPad and iPhone (NOT ORIGINAL PRODUCT) — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Travel charger for iPad and iPhone (NOT ORIGINAL PRODUCT) — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Travel charger for iPad and iPhone (NOT ORIGINAL PRODUCT) — electric shock & fire risk

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

Hazard

The adapter poses a risk of electric shock and fire because:- the insulation is insufficient;- it does not have sufficient mechanical strength;- it is not designed or manufactured to withstand foreseeable overloads;- the contruction of the pins is not adequate which could lead to overheating.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 61558.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Other

Product description

White plastic 3 pin travel charger. Encased in plastic clamshell case.

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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