Universal Notebook AC Adapter power supply — electric shock risk
Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights
Hazard
The electrical insulation is not sufficient. The cross sectional area of the conductors in the mains cable is insufficient. There is no fuse in the plug leaving the cable unprotected. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950 and the relevant national standard.
Measures taken
- Destruction of the product — Other (11/12/2013)
Product description
Power supply for laptop and LCD monitor. Input voltage: AC 20V or AC230V. Output voltage: DC12V-24V. Product comes in a coloured retail box and is provided with a selection of plugs for different types of sockets.
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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