USB2.0 to IDE/S-ATA adapter

Electric shock Communication and media equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: USB2.0 to IDE/S-ATA adapter
Alert NumberA12/1745/14
BrandKönig
CategoryCommunication and media equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountryFinland
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberModel n°: 34W-5-12
Published7 November 2014

Risk Description

null The insulation of the power supply unit is not sufficient, furthermore the clearance /creepage distances between the primary and secondary circuits are not sufficient. A person can touch part of the product that is at live due to the defects, receive an electric shock and be electrocuted.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 01/10/2014Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 01/10/2014

Product Description

External hard drive supplied with a power supply unit. Sold in a white cardboard box.Electrical specifications:100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.5 A, Class I. Output: 12 V d.c., 2 A; 5 V d.c., 2 A.

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