Travel charger
Travel charger was recalled on 17 October 2008 under EU Safety Gate alert 1139/08. Electric shock risk reported by Slovakia. The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - the construction of the converter does not comply with the requirements for safe separation of a primary winding from a secondary winding, - the length of the conductors enables by-passing of double insulation in the case of connector release and a possibility of presence of mains voltage on the exit connector, - parameters of the mains plugs do not comply with the requirements of the standard, - the product did not pass the voltage test between the output connector and the mains plug even for basic insulation.
| Alert Number | 1139/08 |
| Brand | CPA® |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Electric shock |
| Notifying Country | Slovakia |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | on packaging: ATCLG 1100MIBK U8210C/1100/1200, on the product: TC98A, on sticker placed on the product: CPAE-08/2005. |
| Published | 17 October 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - the construction of the converter does not comply with the requirements for safe separation of a primary winding from a secondary winding, - the length of the conductors enables by-passing of double insulation in the case of connector release and a possibility of presence of mains voltage on the exit connector, - parameters of the mains plugs do not comply with the requirements of the standard, - the product did not pass the voltage test between the output connector and the mains plug even for basic insulation. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the European Standard EN 60950, EN 55022 and EN 55024.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban and withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authoritiesDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Black, sold separately packed in a red cardboard box with marking CPA®, cellular phone accessories, ATCLG 1100MIBK U8210C/1100/1200, product name in four 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.