7.2v Micro 500 Battery Charger

Electric shock, Fire Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: 7.2v Micro 500 Battery Charger
Alert NumberA12/0849/19
BrandMarui
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock, Fire
Notifying CountryUnited Kingdom
Country of OriginJapan
Model Number1811B1
Published7 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.

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