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Battery charger – DS Power Automotive

Serious risk Electric shock

Published by Safety Gate 14 Oct 2010In the weekly report of 15 Oct 2010 (week 41, 2010)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 2 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Battery charger
Brand
DS Power Automotive
Type / model
BCJ-12A, bar code: 5997882124854
Description
Input: AC 230-240V/50Hz Output: DC 12V 8.4A Power: 144W, Charging current: max.12A, Max. charging voltage: 14.4 V, capacity: 40-160Ah
Risk
The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the internal wiring and its insulation could be damaged by getting into contact with sharp edges of the transformer;- the cord anchorage is not adequate and the cord could be pulled out exposing live parts.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
Measures
  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities
Notifying country
Hungary
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 1526/10
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 1526/10
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2010-41 (XML)
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