UK Wall Charger 18W

Electric shock Electrical appliances and equipment Other risk levels
Photo of recalled product: UK Wall Charger 18W
Alert NumberA11/00058/21
BrandOtterbox
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountryIreland
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Barcode8 401042 19140, 8 401042 192948 401042 19188, 8 401042 191338 401042 191958 401042 19225, 8 401042 19287
Model NumberOBFTC-0037-A: 78-52691, 78-52692, 78-52694, 78-52558 , OBFTC-0049-A: 78-80028, 78-80030, OBTFC-0030-A: 78-52712, 78-52713, 78-52717, 78-52718,
Published23 July 2021

Risk Description

The internal ferrite bead of the product can fail. Consequently, the product could overheat and melt, leaving life parts accessible. The user could touch them and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 28/01/2021

Product Description

Fast USB charger to be plugged in the mains socket. The charger has one single USB port.

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