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Travel charger for mobile phone "Mobile Travel Cha

Electric shock, Fire Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk

Travel charger for mobile phone "Mobile Travel Cha was recalled on 6 May 2011 under EU Safety Gate alert 0410/11. Electric shock, Fire risk reported by United Kingdom. The product poses a risk of fire and electric shock because:- weak fixing of internal wires mean that a wire could come looseand reduce creepage distances and clearances;- the adaptor has inadequately sized pins.

Photo of recalled product: Travel charger for mobile phone "Mobile Travel Cha
Alert Number0410/11
BrandFonix
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock, Fire
Notifying CountryUnited Kingdom
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberFor NOK 6101
Published6 May 2011

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of fire and electric shock because:- weak fixing of internal wires mean that a wire could come looseand reduce creepage distances and clearances;- the adaptor has inadequately sized pins. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant national standard BS1363.

Product Description

Black mobile phone charger with dot shaped LED light. Input AC100-240V 50 Hz. Output: DC5V 500mA

⚡ What Should You Do?

This recall involves a electric shock, fire hazard related to Travel charger for mobile phone "Mobile Travel Cha.

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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