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METRO ac-dc adaptor — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockNov 21, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - insulation between the parts connected to the mains and the secondary parts (output), which can be touched, is not sufficient, - clearances/creepage distances between the primary and the secondary windings are 0.5 mm instead of the required 4 mm/5 mm, - there are no insulation tubes on the output wires. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

AC-DC adaptor (travel charger). The mains plug forms part of the black plastic enclosure.

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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