7.2v Micro 500 Battery Charger
Electric shock, Fire Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0849/19 |
| Brand | Marui |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Electric shock, Fire |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Model Number | 1811B1 |
| Published | 7 June 2019 |
Risk Description
The electrical insulation of the changer is not sufficient, thus accessible parts of the product could become live, leading to an electric shock. Only one bridging capacitor was fitted across the isolation barrier. As a consequence, the charger may be unable to manage input current, the battery may be overcharged and causes fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 10/05/2019
Product Description
Black 2 pin charger in plastic blister pack.