USB charger
White USB charger. Product sold online, in particular via eBay.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Electric shock
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Hazard
- The electrical insulation is inadequate and 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: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
What is this? A USB charger made in China may not have enough safety insulation. This can let electricity reach the outside parts you touch.
What's happening? The charger’s design lets live wires get too close to the outside. This can cause an electric shock.
Does this affect me? If you have this charger in Latvia, you could get a shock when using it.
What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a shop or a repair person for a safe replacement.
🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.
🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The electrical insulation is inadequate and 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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