Switching power supply

Electric shock Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Switching power supply
Alert Number1124/08
BrandUnknown
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountrySlovakia
Country of OriginTaiwan
Model NumberATX-350W P4
Published10 October 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of electric shock because : - construction of the converter does not comply with the requirements on distance between primary and secondary windings for reinforced insulation, - mains and secondary wires are not sufficiently fixed on the board of printed circuits, - material of mains plug does not pass the resistance test against excessive heat, - the product does not pass the voltage test between output connector and mains plug for double insulation. Due to non-compliance with the technological requirements for this type of product, interference may occur among clearances, creepage distances and respective insulation resulting in line voltage on the output connector, which could lead to an electric shock if it came into contact with the user. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 55022 and EN 55024.

Measures Taken

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

Product Description

Power supply for computers, with a sticker on the side with marking. Sold without packaging.

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