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Switching power supply — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockOct 10, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because : - construction of the converter does not comply with the requirements on distance between primary and secondary windings for reinforced insulation, - mains and secondary wires are not sufficiently fixed on the board of printed circuits, - material of mains plug does not pass the resistance test against excessive heat, - the product does not pass the voltage test between output connector and mains plug for double insulation. Due to non-compliance with the technological requirements for this type of product, interference may occur among clearances, creepage distances and respective insulation resulting in line voltage on the output connector, which could lead to an electric shock if it came into contact with the user. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 55022 and EN 55024.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary stop of import, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer — Other

Product description

Power supply for computers, with a sticker on the side with marking. Sold without packaging.

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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