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Battery charger “3G Universal Charger”

Serious risk Electric shock

Published by Safety Gate 25 Sep 2014In the weekly report of 3 Oct 2014 (week 39, 2014)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 2 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Battery charger
Brand
Unknown
Name
3G Universal Charger
Type / model
BC-18
Batch
None
Description
Battery charger with USB power supply. Rated Input: 100-240V, rated output: DC 4.2V, USB output: DC 5.0V. The product is supplied in a cardboard box.
Risk
null The product does not provide adequate protection against electric shock because the clearance distance between the primary and secondary circuits is not sufficient. The transformer is poorly constructed and is not adequately insulated. The mains pins are loose and could be extended from their sheathing. The earth pin dimensions are too wide and there is no fuse protection. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60335 and EN 60950.
Measures
  • Import rejected at border · from 20 Jun 2014
Notifying country
United Kingdom
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/1523/14Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/1523/14Photo 3 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/1523/14
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert A12/1523/14
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2014-039 (XML)
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