Replacement AC Adapter

Electric shock Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Replacement AC Adapter
Alert NumberA12/00120/20
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountryUnited Kingdom
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published31 January 2020

Risk Description

The creepage and clearance distances between the product's primary and secondary circuits are insufficient. Consequently, accessible parts might become live, increasing the risk of the user receiving an electric shock.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 62368-1.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Black plastic AC/DC power adapter with lead for laptop. rated input:100-240V 1.6A. Output: 12V 2.58A. The product was sold online, in particular via eBAY.

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