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Travel charger

Electric shock Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk

Travel charger was recalled on 8 August 2008 under EU Safety Gate alert 0850/08. Electric shock risk reported by Slovakia. The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- construction of converter does not comply with the requirements for safe isolation of primary winding from secondary one;- length of conductors enables bypassing of double insulation in case of connector release which may result in occurrence of mains voltage on exit connector;- parameters of mains plugs do not comply with the standard;- there is no possibility to set up output name-plate parameters;- the product does not pass the voltage test even on basic insulation between output connector and mains plugs.

Photo of recalled product: Travel charger
Alert Number0850/08
BrandCPA
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountrySlovakia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model Number- on packaging: ATCER 28MIINBK ERIC T28/T610, na výrobku: TC98A, - on label on the product: CPAE-08/2005
Published8 August 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- construction of converter does not comply with the requirements for safe isolation of primary winding from secondary one;- length of conductors enables bypassing of double insulation in case of connector release which may result in occurrence of mains voltage on exit connector;- parameters of mains plugs do not comply with the standard;- there is no possibility to set up output name-plate parameters;- the product does not pass the voltage test even on basic insulation between output connector and mains plugs. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950.

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 packed in individual red cardboard box with marking CPA®, cellular phone accessories, ATCER 28MIINBK ERIC T28/T610 and the name of the product in four languages. On the back - information in various languages.

⚡ What Should You Do?

This recall involves a electric shock hazard related to Travel charger.

About this risk

This product has inadequate electrical insulation, faulty wiring, or other electrical defects that can cause electric shock during use.

Recommended action

Unplug the product immediately and do not use it. Do not attempt to repair it yourself. Contact the manufacturer or retailer for a recall remedy.

Who is at risk?

Anyone using the product, especially in wet environments such as bathrooms or kitchens.

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