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Koracell (on package) - eastern alliance (on product) mobile phone charger — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockSep 5, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a serious risk of electric shock because:- the construction of the converter does not comply with the requirements for safe separation of primary winding from secondary winding,- clearances and creepage distances do not comply with the requirements for double insulation,- the length of the conductors enables by-passing of double insulation in the case of connector release, and a possibility of the presence of mains voltage on the exit connector,- the size of the plug does not comply with the requirements,- the requirements for reinforced insulation between output connector and mains plug for double insulation are not met,- the product does not comply with the electromagnetic emission requirements.In addition it is missing marking for rating power and frequency.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950, EN 55022 and 55024.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer — Other

Product description

The products are for LG and Sony Ericsson mobile phones. They are black, sold separately in a blister pack with marking: ´Koracell®, mobile world´. Marking on the products: eastern alliance, type: MS-TC-004E/1, input: AC 90V-250V, output: DC 4,5V- 12V. Caution- indoor use only, Made in China, CE mark.

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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