For iphone 4/4S/3GS Charger

Electric shock, Fire Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: For iphone 4/4S/3GS Charger
Alert NumberA12/0712/13
BrandUnknown
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock, Fire
Notifying CountryUnited Kingdom
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberUnknown
Published21 June 2013

Risk Description

null The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because:- it does not have adequate insulation between the input and output circuits; - the internal connections rely upon solder to maintain their position; a loose wire could reduce creepage distances and clearances;- it has inadequately sized pins which could cause damage to the socket and the adaptor that could result in live parts being exposed.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 61558.

Measures Taken

Type 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: 12/01/2013

Product Description

AC/DC adaptor described as being for iphone 4/4S/3GS (NOT ORIGINAL PRODUCT). It is secured by plastic casing onto a white and red designed card background.

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