Mobile phone charger

Electric shock Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Mobile phone charger
Alert Number0966/08
Brandmaxpower
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountrySlovakia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberT 180B
Published5 September 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a serious risk of electric shock because:- the construction of the converter does not comply with the requirements for safe separation of primary winding from secondary winding,- clearances and creepage distances do not comply with the requirements for double insulation,- the length of the conductors enables by-passing of double insulation in the case of connector release, and a possibility of the presence of mains voltage on the exit connector,- the size of the plug does not comply with the requirements,- the product does not meet the requirements for reinforced insulation between output connector and mains plug for double insulation,- the product does not comply with the electromagnetic emission requirements.In addition it is missing the symbol for class II, rating power.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60950, EN 55022 and 55024.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the distributor.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

The product is black and sold in a cardboard box marked ´maxpower, mini travel charger, ladowarka siecowa, top quality products, mini travel charger for mobile phone, Made in China, CE, MOT T 191´. Marking on the product : ´Travel charger, Mot T 191, CE, Made in China, Type T 180B, input AC 100-240V, 50-60Hz, output DC 5V-11V, 200-300MH, Caution: indoor use only´.

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