Mini USB Charger — electric shock & fire risk
Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights
Hazard
The electrical insulation of the mains USB power supply is not sufficient. The clearance and creepage distance is too short between the primary and secondary side. The enclosure could easily catch fire.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950.
Measures taken
- Recall of the product from end users — Other (06/11/2013)
Product description
Mains USB power supply with USB car adaptor and cable. Indicated on packaging: "For iPhone 5" (NOT ORIGINAL PRODUCT).
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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