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USB charger EZRA “TYPE-C PORT 20W MAX OUTPUT Fast charging” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02558/26
Summary
The EZRA USB charger (model HC147) can pose a serious electric‑shock risk because it lacks adequate insulation between its primary and secondary circuits, allowing the USB ports and cables to become live at mains voltage. The product does not meet the Low Voltage Directive or EN 60335‑1 safety standards. As a result, distributors have been ordered to recall the charger from end users and withdraw it from the market.
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Product
USB charger — EZRA
- Brand
- EZRA
- Name / model
- TYPE-C PORT 20W MAX OUTPUT Fast charging · HC147
- Barcode
- 6918033878081
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- White USB charger featuring one USB Type-C output port.
What is the risk?
- The product lacks adequate insulation between the primary and secondary circuits. The secondary USB ports and the connected cable can become live under mains voltage. Consequently, the user may receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60335-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 16/06/2025
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 16/06/2025
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