48W 3.0 USB Charger
Black and white USB adaptor plugs. Sold with UK and US/EU style plugs. The product was sold online, in particular via Alibaba Group.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Electric shock
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Hazard
- The clearance/creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient. The user could receive an electric shock from accessible live parts.
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? A small plug-in charger that puts out 48 watts of power through a USB cable.
What's happening? The inside parts are too close together. This can let electricity leak out and give you a shock.
Does this affect me? Anyone in Great Britain who has this charger plugged in could get hurt.
What should I do? Stop using it right away and ask a shop or electrician for a safe replacement.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The clearance/creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient. The user could receive an electric shock from accessible live parts. · Origin: People's Republic of China
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