AC Adapter

Electric shock, Fire Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: AC Adapter
Alert NumberA12/1883/14
BrandUnknown
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock, Fire
Notifying CountrySweden
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberUnknown
Published28 November 2014

Risk Description

null The distances between the primary and secondary parts of the transformer and on the circuit board are too short in many places. Therefore there is a high probability that the current will take the wrong path leading to heating of components with the risk of fire. The wrong voltage may also come on the USB outlet resulting in a risk of electric shock.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60950 and EN 50075.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 07/11/2014Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 07/11/2014Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 07/11/2014Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 07/11/2014

Product Description

USB power supply. Black plug part with white cover. Small red light on the front side.

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