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For iphone 4/4S/3GS Charger — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireJun 21, 2013
Photo from the official notice: For iphone 4/4S/3GS Charger — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: For iphone 4/4S/3GS Charger — 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 and fire because:- it does not have adequate insulation between the input and output circuits; - the internal connections rely upon solder to maintain their position; a loose wire could reduce creepage distances and clearances;- it has inadequately sized pins which could cause damage to the socket and the adaptor that could result in live parts being exposed.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 61558.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (12/01/2013)

Product description

AC/DC adaptor described as being for iphone 4/4S/3GS (NOT ORIGINAL PRODUCT). It is secured by plastic casing onto a white and red designed card background.

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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