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Communication and media equipment — electric shock risk (0245/06)

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockMay 5, 2006

Hazard

Product poses a risk of electric shock because: -there is a heightened risk of flashover of the 240V supply to the low-voltage side which would expose the user to a lethal voltage;-the insulation separating the primary and secondary coils of the transformer is inadequate; -the ground conductor connection is too small and not secured against coming loose.Product does not comply with the LVD and the relevant European standard EN 60950.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary recall of the product from the market by the producer — Other

Product description

Computer hard disk drive "Ultron" (mains unit of an external HDD drive)

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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