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Power Inverter — electric shock risk (A12/1778/13)

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockDec 6, 2013
Photo from the official notice: Power Inverter — electric shock risk (A12/1778/13)
Photo from the official notice: Power Inverter — electric shock risk (A12/1778/13)

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

Hazard

The 240v outlet socket does not have any shutters to prevent contact with exposed live parts.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standard IEC 60884.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (18/11/2013)

Product description

Power inverter in clear plastic packaging with a cardboard background. The product connects to the cigarette lighter socket in a car and provides a 240v output.

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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